President Lee holds informal meeting with UN Secretary-General: "International solidarity is crucial in an era of complex crises"

Secretary-General Guterres Highly Praises Korea's Contributions to International Peace and Security

President Lee Jaemyung, who is visiting Kananaskis, Canada to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit, held an informal meeting with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the morning of the 17th (local time).

Yonhap News Agency

According to the Office of the President, President Lee expressed his gratitude for Secretary-General Guterres' congratulations on his inauguration and stated, "In this era of complex crises, solidarity within the international community, centered around the United Nations, is crucial." He added, "Our government will provide the necessary support and play its role to ensure that the UN can contribute to international peace and prosperity."

In response, Secretary-General Guterres highly praised Korea's contributions in the areas of international peace and security, human rights, sustainable development, and climate change response. He also requested Korea's continued role in addressing the common challenges faced by the international community, based on multilateral cooperation.

In addition, President Lee and Secretary-General Guterres agreed to further develop the special relationship between Korea and the United Nations and pledged to maintain close communication and cooperation in the future.