According to Seoul, Trump asked about the latest developments in inter-Korean relations, while Lee urged him to help pursue a peaceful resolution to issues with North Korea, similar to his efforts in the Middle East. Trump responded that he intended to work towards such a resolution.
The G7 summit, hosted by France, is addressing a range of major global challenges, including the wars in Ukraine and Iran, global economic instability, and the rapid emergence of AI technologies.
The G7 comprises France, Germany, the US, Canada, Italy, Japan and the UK. France also invited several non-member countries, including Brazil, Egypt, India and Kenya, to participate in discussions on coordinated responses to global challenges.
On the sidelines of the summit, Lee held bilateral meetings with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, focusing on ways to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties.
Lee is scheduled to attend additional G7 sessions on Wednesday before concluding his 10-day trip to Europe and returning to South Korea.
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