President Moon Jae-in and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison agreed Saturday to broaden bilateral economic cooperation, especially on hydrogen use and other low-carbon technologies.
They had one-on-one talks on the sidelines of an annual summit of the Group of Seven (G-7) here. They were invited to the session as guests.
Moon and Morrison shared the view that their participation in the session reflects the G-7 member states’ “high expectations” for the role of the two countries in resolving various global issues in the post-coronavirus world, according to Cheong Wa Dae.
They noted that the two countries are commemorating the 60th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties this year.
They agreed to expand the “horizons of economic cooperation” to low-carbon technologies, including hydrogen production and use, and the development of mineral sourcing, beyond the mutually beneficial trade that has lasted for decades, Cheong Wa Dae said.
Moon asked that the Australian government continue to support his efforts for peace on the Korean Peninsula and Morrison agreed to do so, it added. (Joint Press Corps-Yonhap)
