South Korea, Australia reaffirm commitment to Indo-Pacific stability
(VOVWORLD) - South Korea and Australia reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region during their fifth biennial 2+2 talks in Seoul on Monday, where Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and Defense Minister Suh Wook, met their Australian counterparts, Marise Payne and Peter Dutton.
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Payne said Australia and South Korea share a similar outlook for a secure, open, prosperous Indo-Pacific that relies on free trade and the rule of law. She stressed Australia’s opposition to coercive economic practices which undermine rules-based trading.
Chung highlighted the pressing need to resume a dialogue with North Korea. Payne stressed that permanent peace and stability on the Korean peninsula will only be achieved through dialogue.