SEOUL, May 22 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President, Joe Biden, yesterday held their first summit talks in Seoul.
The summit was held in the South Korean presidential office in Seoul’s central district of Yongsan, to which President Yoon relocated the presidential office from the Blue House, when he was inaugurated on May 10.
According to a joint statement, the two presidents shared the view that, the alliance has matured into a deep and comprehensive strategic relationship.
The two presidents pledged to deepen and broaden cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, including semiconductors, eco-friendly electric vehicle batteries, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology and autonomous robotics, as well as, cybre security.
Yoon and Biden recognised the growing potential for bilateral cooperation in the defence industry, agreeing to strengthen partnerships in areas such as defence sector supply chain, joint development and manufacturing.
The two agreed to foster joint research in space exploration, and pledged to support in strengthening multilateral efforts to prevent, prepare and respond to infectious diseases.
Biden arrived here on Friday, for a three-day visit. The U.S. president invited Yoon to visit Washington at a time of mutual convenience.– NNN-YONHAP
