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President Lee Jae-myung attended the G7 Summit held in Italy and engaged in active summit diplomacy with world leaders, holding in-depth discussions on key global issues, security, and economic cooperation.
Participation in the G7 Summit and Strengthening International Status
President Lee Jae-myung’s participation in the recent G7 Summit significantly contributed to elevating Korea’s international status. His meetings with leaders of major world powers went beyond mere diplomatic courtesy and focused on practical solutions to global issues and the enhancement of economic cooperation. The summit addressed a wide range of topics, including climate change, security, the digital economy, and technological innovation. President Lee clearly articulated Korea’s positions and roles in these fields, earning the trust of the international community. Notably, through bilateral meetings with the United States, Japan, and the European Union (EU), he discussed concrete measures to strengthen the Korea-U.S. alliance, improve Korea-Japan relations, and expand cooperation with Europe. These diplomatic efforts demonstrated Korea’s potential to play a leading role in addressing global issues and further solidified its standing in the international community. Moreover, during the summit, President Lee sought future-oriented cooperation strategies based on mutual trust with world leaders and reaffirmed Korea’s commitment to contributing to world peace, stability, and sustainable development.
Bilateral Meetings and Expanding Cooperation with Various Countries
During the G7 Summit, President Lee Jae-myung held in-depth discussions on international issues through bilateral meetings with leaders from the United States, Japan, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and other key countries. Strengthening the Korea-U.S. alliance and improving Korea-Japan relations are crucial for Northeast Asian security and global economic stability. President Lee sought practical cooperation measures by building trust with the leaders of these countries. Expanding cooperation with the European Union (EU) was also an important agenda, and discussions focused on joint strategies for future-oriented issues such as the digital economy, technological innovation, and climate change response. President Lee clearly stated Korea’s positions during these meetings and emphasized Korea’s role in the international community. He also proposed specific ways for Korea to contribute to various global issues, successfully gaining the trust of the international community. These diplomatic efforts played a significant role in Korea’s growth as a trusted partner in the international community, and it is expected that Korea’s status will be further solidified through various multilateral and summit diplomatic activities in the future.
Future-Oriented Cooperation and Korea’s Role
At the G7 Summit, President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the importance of future-oriented cooperation and discussed joint response strategies for key future issues such as climate change response, the digital economy, and technological innovation. In particular, climate change response is one of the most pressing global issues, and President Lee proposed specific action plans, including carbon neutrality, green technology development, and the expansion of renewable energy. In the areas of the digital economy and technological innovation, he discussed cooperation on advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and 5G/6G, seeking ways for Korea to contribute to the international community based on its technological capabilities and experience. This future-oriented cooperation became an important opportunity for Korea to take a leading role in addressing global issues. Furthermore, President Lee stressed the need for joint efforts for sustainable development, peace, and stability for future generations, based on trust with world leaders. These diplomatic achievements are expected to further elevate Korea’s status on various international stages in the future.