Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met on Tuesday, marking their fourth meeting in about six months. The leaders sought to forge stronger economic ties amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty sparked by the war in Iran and shifting dynamics between the US and China.
Despite a history of strained relations, the two leaders vowed to deepen ties and reaffirmed their commitment to stronger security coordination and energy cooperation during these challenging times.
The talks led to an agreement to strengthen supply chain cooperation in response to the Middle East crisis. Additionally, Prime Minister Takaichi's visit focused on the joint stockpiling of crude oil with Seoul and Southeast Asian nations.