Korea and the Netherlands Discuss Ways to Strengthen Cooperation in Economic Security, AI, and Semiconductors

- First Korea-Netherlands 2+2 Foreign and Industry High-Level Dialogue Held -

- Deepened Cooperation in Economic Security, Semiconductors, Critical Minerals, and Advanced Technologies -

Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources held the first Korea-Netherlands 2+2 Foreign and Industry High-Level Dialogue on February 11 (Wed.) at 12:00 p.m. at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul, together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs David van Weel and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Aukje de Vries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

As the first meeting convening the foreign and industry authorities of the two countries, which are bound by a Strategic Partnership, the dialogue represents a significant step in addressing political, economic, and industrial issues from a comprehensive and integrated perspective amid the evolving international environment marked by global supply chain restructuring and intensifying technological competition.

During the meeting, the participating ministers exchanged views on the changing global geoeconomic environment and growing spread of protectionism, and discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in key areas including economic security, AI, cyber and emerging technologies, the semiconductor industry, and critical raw materials.

The two countries adopted a joint statement reflecting the outcomes of the discussions and will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation in response to changes in the global economic security environment.