Politics · South Korea · 7 hrs ago
South Korea discusses ties with France and Saudi Arabia at G7 meeting
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met his French and Saudi counterparts on the sidelines of a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in France.
Cho and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot discussed ties between their countries, including a strategic partnership established this year.
They agreed to expand practical cooperation, including in high-tech industries, and Cho asked France to support Korean companies doing business in Europe.
Cho and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan also reviewed bilateral ties and possible areas of cooperation.
They exchanged views on current regional issues and efforts to address them.
The G7 meeting was scheduled to discuss global challenges, including artificial intelligence and developments in the Middle East.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris on Nov. 9, according to Yonhap.
They discussed bilateral ties and international issues, including the war in Ukraine.
The ministers agreed to expand practical cooperation, including in high-tech industries, and reviewed a strategic partnership elevated this year.
Okaz reported a separate meeting on Nov. 9 between Cho and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, focused on bilateral ties and cooperation.
The reports differ on the G7 meeting’s location: Yonhap places it in Marseille, while Okaz says it was held in Paris.
- Who
- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, according to Yonhap. Okaz separately reports a meeting between Cho and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
- What
- The ministers discussed bilateral ties and cooperation. Yonhap also says the South Korean and French ministers discussed the war in Ukraine.
- When
- Nov. 9, 2026, local time.
- Where
- Paris, according to Yonhap for the South Korean-French meeting. The sources differ on whether the G7 meeting was in Marseille or Paris.
- Why
- To review bilateral relations and discuss cooperation and international issues.
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Cho and Barrot met in Paris on the sidelines of a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, according to Yonhap.
Okaz reported that Cho met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the G7 meeting.
The G7 foreign ministers’ meeting was scheduled to take place, with Yonhap placing it in Marseille.
- South Korean foreign minister
- Cho Hyun
- French foreign minister
- Jean-Noel Barrot
- Meeting date
- Nov. 9, 2026
- Diplomatic ties
- 140th anniversary
- Cooperation area
- High-tech industries