Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul held talks with his Slovak counterpart Wednesday and discussed expanding cooperation on the economy and other fronts between their countries. In the meeting with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar, Cho appreciated the active high-level exchanges being conducted on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of their countries' diplomatic relationship last year. The South Korean minister also asked for Slovakia's support for some 140 South Korean companies operating in the Central European country and voiced hopes that the two countries' close economic cooperation would expand to the nuclear power plant and defense industries. Blanar also hoped that their economic collaboration could diversify into research and development and new technology sectors, such as industrial robots, while tightening cooperation in security sectors as well. Cho expressed concerns that North Korea's illegal military cooperation with Russia is threatening the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula and t he world, pledging stern responses in collaboration with the international community. Blanar, in return, voiced Slovakia's support for peace in and reunification of the Korean Peninsula, saying his country will do its part by proactively joining in the implementation of sanctions against North Korea. Blanar's visit marks the first time a Slovak foreign minister has come to South Korea on an official visit in 11 years. Source: Yonhap News Agency
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