Japan and South Korea foreign ministers hold first ”telephone conversation”... ”Important relationship” and ”close cooperation” = South Korean media

The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "On the afternoon of the 4th, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yeol held his first telephone conversation with the new Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and discussed Japan-South Korea relations and regional and global issues.
During the 25-minute meeting, Cho congratulated Iwao on his appointment and said, "We will communicate frequently and work closely together to expand cooperation between our two countries, which share values and interests.
In response, Minister Iwasaki expressed his gratitude and said, "Japan-Korea relations are a very important bilateral relationship, and close cooperation between the two countries will not only benefit both sides, but will also contribute to the stability and prosperity of the region."
"As we continue the recent positive trend in Japan-Korea relations, we will work together to prepare for the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations next year," the two said.
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs also agreed that "the two sides agreed that there is an even greater need for cooperation in dealing with regional and global issues, including the North Korea issue, and
After the phone call, Iwasaki told reporters, "Close cooperation between Japan and South Korea is extremely important for the peace and stability of the international community."
We will work to make our power even stronger and broader," he said, according to Jiji Press.