President Lee Jae-myung had his first currency call after taking office with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the 23rd, the Presidential Office said.
Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong noted in a written briefing that "Prime Minister Kristersson congratulated President Lee on his inauguration and expressed hope for the resumption of high-level exchanges between the two countries and the continuation of close communication in light of the launch of Korea's new government."
Kang added, "President Lee expressed gratitude for the congratulations from the Swedish Prime Minister and emphasized the importance of further strengthening the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries that have developed continuously since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1959."
Kang also stated, "The two leaders noted that there is significant economic cooperation potential for expanding trade and investment between the two countries and agreed to work together to enhance cooperation in areas such as defense, security, and cultural exchanges."
Later, during his currency call with the Kazakhstan President, Lee expressed gratitude for President Tokayev's congratulatory letter wishing for the success of our new government.
Kang said, "(President Lee) expressed gratitude to President Tokayev for actively supporting the return of the remains of General Hong Beom-do under difficult circumstances, and President Tokayev conveyed his condolences regarding the recent casualties caused by heavy rain in Korea, suggesting that we work together to enhance relations between the two countries and improve Korea-Central Asia relations given the new government's launch."
At the same time, Kang remarked, "President Lee requested President Tokayev's interest and support for the entry of our corporations into Kazakhstan to foster reciprocal cooperation between the two countries."