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President Lee Jae-myung speaks with Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman

Kang Yu-jung, chief spokesperson for the presidential office, said President Lee spoke with Crown Prince bin Salman in the evening at the Saudi side's request.

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President Lee Jae-myung at a lectern bearing the presidential emblem, with an attendee seen from behind on the left.
File photo of President Lee Jae-myung at a lectern. This does not depict his telephone call with the Saudi crown prince.

President Lee Jae-myung spoke by telephone with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on the 29th.

The Saudi side requested the call. Kang Yu-jung, chief spokesperson for the presidential office, said in a written briefing that President Lee spoke with Crown Prince bin Salman in the evening.

President Lee expressed sympathy over damage to Saudi civilian and economic facilities and casualties caused by the Middle East war. During the call, he also conveyed the South Korean government's strong solidarity.

He also expressed gratitude for cooperation on crude oil supplies. President Lee thanked the Saudi side for its continued cooperation, including giving priority to crude oil supplies to South Korea even during the war.

The two leaders agreed to meet in person at a mutually convenient time for in-depth discussions on ways to develop bilateral relations. They agreed to continue their discussions through an in-person meeting.