Lee and Albanese Agree to Boost Regional Energy Cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday at the United Nations in New York. The two leaders discussed ways to build a stable regional energy supply chain, reaffirming their countries' partnership in providing each other with liquefied natural gas and petroleum products.

The meeting comes as the global energy market is facing disruptions due to conflicts in the Middle East. President Lee expressed gratitude for Australia's assistance in stabilizing South Korea's energy market during this time.

Prime Minister Albanese described South Korea as a trustworthy partner in the critical minerals and clean energy sectors, highlighting their potential for further cooperation.