S. Korea, Azerbaijan FMs discuss Middle East crisis, bilateral cooperation
En resumen
- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a phone call with Azerbaijani FM Jeyhun Bayramov to discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation.
- Cho expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan's assistance in evacuating South Korean nationals from the Middle East last year amid Iran-Israel tensions.
- The ministers agreed to strengthen cooperation in high-level exchanges and substantive collaboration.
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Por qué importa
In June last year, tensions between Iran and Israel raised fears of a broader conflict, prompting the evacuation of dozens of South Koreans from parts of the Middle East. Azerbaijan provided support and assistance during this evacuation process.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a phone call with his Azerbaijani counterpart Wednesday and discussed regional developments and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, the foreign ministry said.
During the talks with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Cho expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan's support and assistance in evacuating South Korean nationals from the Middle East last year amid escalating tensions there, according to the ministry.
In June last year, tensions between Iran and Israel raised fears of a broader conflict, prompting the evacuation of dozens of South Koreans from parts of the region.
Cho asked for continued attention and cooperation from the Azerbaijani side in ensuring the safety of South Koreans in light of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
The two ministers also shared the view on the importance of developing mutually beneficial relations and agreed to further strengthen cooperation in areas such as high-level exchanges and substantive collaboration, the ministry added.
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific areas of cooperation were discussed in detail?
- How many South Koreans were evacuated from the Middle East?
