Cho Hyun emphasizes ‘implementation of agreement’ to Ukrainian minister… Finding points of contact for conflict resolution (comprehensive)

Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiha in Paris, France, on the 10th (local time) and emphasized that mutual respect and trust between countries and faithful implementation of agreements are basic prerequisites for the development of relations between the two countries.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Cho made this statement at the meeting held on the occasion of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting and expressed hope that all pending issues between the two countries will be resolved amicably.

This can be interpreted as a remark with the South Korean government's request for an apology and measures to prevent recurrence for Ukraine's violation of an undisclosed agreement regarding the movement of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea in mind.

In response, Minister Sibiha said that we should continue diplomatic efforts to stably manage and develop the relationship between the two countries.

After the meeting, Minister Sibiha said on his

He also said that he reaffirmed his intention to invite Minister Cho to visit Ukraine.

This is the first time that the ministers of the two countries have met in person since the Korean government summoned Ambassador to Ukraine Park Ki-chang on the 8th of last month and withdrew half of the diplomatic staff on the 20th of the same month.

The Korean government has requested a clear explanation, apology, and prevention of recurrence from Ukraine, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' announcement on this day did not confirm any concrete progress, such as an apology from Ukraine or a promise to prevent recurrence.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the meeting, saying, "It is meaningful in that we will continue diplomatic efforts to confirm each other's positions and find a way to resolve the conflict."

Minister Cho said on this day that the Korean government remains unchanged in its principled position on support for Ukraine and that it will continue to review measures to provide humanitarian support and reconstruction needed by the Ukrainian people.

Minister Sibiha expressed gratitude for Korea's support and expressed hope for close consultation with the international community, including Korea, for peace in Ukraine.

The two sides also exchanged opinions on regional situations, including the situation on the Korean Peninsula and the war in Ukraine.