President Lee Jae-myung’s State Visit to Mongolia: “Korea and Mongolia are True Friends and Partners”
President Lee Jae-myung, who is on a state visit to Mongolia, attended a state dinner hosted by Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh yesterday local time. The dinner was arranged to reaffirm the friendly relations between the two nations and to pledge future cooperation.
In his dinner speech, President Lee emphasized the deep bond between Korea and Mongolia. President Lee stated, “Korea is a ‘true friend’ of Mongolia,” and declared that the two countries would become vital partners in taking a new leap forward together. This reflected a commitment to cooperate more closely in various fields, including economy and diplomacy.
President Khürelsükh of Mongolia also extended a heartfelt welcome to the South Korean President’s visit. In a warm atmosphere, the two leaders exchanged views on common interests such as resource development and climate change response. As Mongolia is a significant economic partner for Korea, this meeting carries great significance.
Senior Secretary Kang Yu-jung of the Blue House explained that this state dinner served as an opportunity to further solidify the trust between the two nations. She added that there are plans to promote various projects that can create synergy by combining the respective strengths of Korea and Mongolia.
Through this visit, Korea and Mongolia reaffirmed their relationship as partners preparing for the future together, moving beyond being simple neighbors. The government expects that these diplomatic efforts will be instrumental in expanding Korea's economic territory and broadening cultural exchanges with Mongolia.