South Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Holds Bilateral Talks at G20 Meeting in Atlanta
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a series of bilateral meetings with counterparts from the European Union, Britain, India, and Mexico on the sidelines of the Group of 20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, the Korea JoongAng Daily reported.
During his meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Cho called for strengthening security partnerships in the cyber and space realms. The two officials also exchanged views on the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Ukraine, according to Seoul’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Defense, AI, and Future G20 Leadership Coordination With Britain
On the same day, Cho met with British counterpart Ed Miliband to press for deeper bilateral defense and artificial intelligence cooperation. The two ministers agreed to coordinate closely as Britain and South Korea prepare to chair the G20 in 2027 and 2028, respectively.
Cho also met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to review progress on agreements reached during President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to India in April.
Bilateral Investment Treaty Discussions With Mexico
In talks with Mexican counterpart Roberto Velasco, Cho and the Mexican official agreed to work toward bringing a revised bilateral investment treaty into force as soon as possible, Yonhap reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did Foreign Minister Cho Hyun meet EU High Representative Kaja Kallas?
Cho and Kallas met during the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta on Saturday.
Which countries’ leaders did Cho hold bilateral talks with during the G20 event?
Cho held talks with counterparts from the European Union, Britain, India, and Mexico.
What future international leadership roles will Britain and South Korea share?
Britain and South Korea are scheduled to chair the G20 in 2027 and 2028, respectively.
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