The Prime Minister meets with South Korean President Yoon at the NATO Summit in Madrid today

Today at the NATO summit in Madrid, the prime minister had his first in-person encounter with South Korean President Yoon since President Yoon’s election.

The leaders praised the total agreement among NATO members and visiting nations on the need to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity around the world.

The Prime Minister commended South Korea on their support for Ukraine.

The leaders decided to collaborate in order to lessen the world’s reliance on Russian hydrocarbons and create environmentally friendly alternatives.

The Prime Minister affirmed the UK’s commitment to South Korea’s security and enduring support for peace on the Korean Peninsula.

The Prime Minister and President Yoon expressed their appreciation for the framework agreement between the UK and the Republic of Korea.

It serves as the cornerstone of our enduring alliance, which extends to trade, energy, and defense.