Seoul, Nov. 7 – South Korea’s foreign minister, Cho Hyun, will head to Canada next week for the G7 foreign‑minister meeting.
The four‑day visit starts on Tuesday and comes at the invitation of Canada, the year‑long host of the G7 summit. Cho says he will make two speeches in the expanded sessions of top diplomats, focusing on maritime security and prosperity, as well as energy security and critical minerals—issues that are closely tied to South Korea’s national interests.
During the trip, Cho plans to hold a series of side meetings with counterparts from key G7 nations, deepening ties and exploring new cooperation.
The trip arrives as Seoul seeks a bigger role in the G7 forum and stronger links with the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. President Lee Jae Myung attended the expanded leaders’ session in Alberta in June, just weeks after taking office, and held a number of face‑to‑face talks with G7 leaders and invited guests.
Lee’s Alberta visits marked a fresh start for South Korea’s summit diplomacy after a period of domestic turmoil. He met Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and discussed the three‑way partnership with the United States to address regional crises, including North Korea. The president also held talks with Canada, Britain, Australia, South Africa, India, Brazil, Mexico, UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres, and senior EU officials.
Cho’s upcoming trip to the G7 foreign‑minister meeting in Canada signals South Korea’s intent to play an active role in shaping global policy on maritime security, energy, and critical minerals while advancing its own national interests.
Source: ianslive
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