President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a dinner reception for foreign diplomats at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Tuesday.
Courtesy of Cheong Wa Dae President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday expressed his appreciation to foreign envoys and called for their continued cooperation in addressing global challenges.
Speaking at a dinner reception for members of the diplomatic corps held at Cheong Wa Dae, Lee thanked the foreign envoys for helping advance Seoul's relations with their home countries.
"Over the past year, I have met with leaders from more than 50 countries and held around 100 summits and other high-level engagements," Lee said in his welcoming remarks.
"Such active summit diplomacy would not have been possible without all of you serving faithfully as bridges between your home countries and Korea." He added, "I ask for your continued cooperation so that relations between Korea and your countries can grow even stronger and we can work together to address the common challenges facing the international community." Lee also reaffirmed Korea's commitment to international cooperation, noting that the country has attended the Group of Seven (G7) summit for two consecutive years and is positioning itself as a responsible partner in addressing major global issues.
