President Lee Jae-myung, attending the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Kananaskis, Canada, met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the morning of June 17 (local time) to discuss strengthening bilateral collaboration in the economic and technological spheres.

During the meeting, President Lee emphasized that Mexico is the first Latin American nation to form a strategic partnership with Korea. He reiterated that both countries are each other's largest trading partners in the Latin American region and called for intensified cooperation across various fields, including the economy.

President Sheinbaum lauded the dynamic investments by Korean companies operating in Mexico and highlighted their positive impact on Mexico’s economy. She also expressed her hope to broaden bilateral cooperation into high-tech fields and other sectors, underscoring the mutually beneficial relationship.

In addition, President Lee invited President Sheinbaum to this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which will be held in the Korean city of Gyeongju. Expressing gratitude for the invitation, President Sheinbaum conveyed her wishes for a successful summit and reaffirmed her commitment to ongoing cooperation.

Both leaders agreed to reinforce their countries' strategic partnership and collaborate not only on bilateral initiatives but also on the broader international stage to promote shared interests.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

Photo = Republic of Korea Policy Briefing, Yonhap News