Korea, Canada discuss supply chain disruptions, Seoul's submarines bid at '2+2' talks

Korea and Canada on Wednesday discussed joint efforts to address global supply chain disruptions and other shared issues, including Seoul's bid for a multibillion-dollar Canadian patrol submarine project, officials said. The discussions took place during their "two plus two" working-level talks between foreign and industry officials as the two countries step up efforts to strengthen their partnership amid growing supply chain bottlenecks and other geopolitical challenges. At the talks, the two sides shared the need for greater cooperation to overcome various risks arising from a changing geoeconomic environment and widening trade protectionism, the foreign ministry said. In particular, they discussed establishing a bilateral early warning system using their diplomatic missions to respond to supply chain disruptions. Seoul officials also outlined plans related to Korea's push to secure the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project and conveyed its commitment to the potential collaboration as part of efforts to further expand strategic and economic cooperation with Canada, the ministry said. Korea

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