Yoon Seok-Yeol Canadian Summit ‘Democratic Alliance’ excluding ‘values’ and ‘norms’
In the result of President Yoon Seok-yeol’s summit meeting with Canada, ‘values’ were dropped for the first time as ‘democratic alliance’ and agreed on ‘norms’.
At a joint press conference after the summit, President Yoon said, "We decided to build a 'stronger partnership together for the next 60 years' for a more peaceful, more democratic, more just and prosperous world in the future." revealed
In President Yoon's announcement of the five agreements, "the two leaders agreed to further strengthen our joint efforts to establish a norm-based international order and protect liberal democracy." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said shortly before the summit. In a speech to the National Assembly, he said, "Korea is now one of the most successful and vibrant democracies in the world," and "Korea's democracy is a beacon of hope." "The same reason South Korea chose to fight for democracy during the Gwangju Democratization Movement 43 years ago," said the "Democratic Alliance," he said. "Gwangju reminds us that democracy in Korea did not just happen by accident. "It never happens by chance. And democracy never goes on without effort."
"We strongly condemn North Korea's continued development of nuclear weapons and missiles and the threat that threatens peace and stability in the region," President Yoon said at a press conference.
"Canada supports the efforts South Korea is making for a denuclearized, peaceful and prosperous Korean Peninsula," Trudeau said at a press conference. ' and 'denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula'.
At the summit, President Yoon said, “The traditional friendly relationship between the two countries based on the universal values of freedom, human rights, and the rule of law is now evolving into a future-oriented cooperative relationship.” fell out
When asked about relations with China, President Yoon said, “It is true that there are differences in the values and political systems that Korea and China stand for, but I think they are countries that should promote cooperation based on the spirit of mutual respect and reciprocity.”
"We recognize that China is a very important economic partner," Trudeau said in response to a question about discussions related to China. there is. We need to respond according to the situation,” he said.
Regarding the topic of the Korea-Canada summit before visiting Korea, the Prime Minister's Office of Canada said, "In Korea, Canada's close ally and ally in the North Pacific region, Prime Minister (Trudeau) met with Korean President Seok-Yeol Yoon to discuss the economy and energy security, as well as zero carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. We will advance shared priorities including energy security, net-zero emission economies, democracy, human rights, and gender equality,” he told Voice of America (VOA) on the 12th.
Regarding the previous Korea-Japan summit, presidential spokesman Lee Do-woon said, "It can be evaluated that the value-oriented diplomacy under the Yoon Seok-yeol administration is now getting results." 3 achievements were announced on the 8th.