ISTANBUL
A number of world leaders on Wednesday congratulated South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae-myung over victory in snap polls triggered by former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial legislation bid.
South Korea’s essential opposition Democratic Occasion chief Lee Jae-myung was elected because the nation’s 14th president.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim congratulated South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae-myung.
“I sincerely congratulate Mr. Lee Jae-myung on his inauguration as the brand new President of South Korea,” Prime Minister Ishiba wrote on X.
“Japan and South Korea are vital neighboring nations that ought to cooperate as companions in addressing the challenges confronted by the worldwide neighborhood,” he added.
He hoped that Japan-South Korea relations will progress steadily, and each governments will proceed to speak whereas prioritizing the exchanges between their peoples.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim additionally expressed his congratulations, welcoming the chance to work with President Lee to boost the bilateral ties.
“I lengthen my warmest congratulations to President Lee Jae-myung on his election as President of the Republic of Korea,” Anwar wrote on X.
“This marks a turning level for South Korea, a nation that has emerged from a interval of intense contest and scrutiny with resilience and democratic resolve,” he added.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese additionally congratulated Lee, saying: “Australia appears ahead to working intently with you underneath our Complete Strategic Partnership.”
“Collectively, we are able to strengthen our commerce and funding ties and promote a secure and affluent area,” Albanese wrote on X.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally greeted Lee Jae-Myung on being elected because the president of South Korea, expressing dedication to “working collectively to additional increase and strengthen the India-ROK Particular Strategic Partnership.”
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was additionally among the many leaders who congratulated Lee on his victory. On his X account, he expressed his eagerness to collaborate in strengthening the partnership to learn each nations.
