Pres. Lee, Czech PM Fiala call Dukovany nuclear plant deal a "milestone"

President Lee Jae-myung held a 20-minute phone call with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Wednesday afternoon.

According to presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung, the two leaders described the recent 18 billion dollar contract for South Korea to build two nuclear reactors at the Dukovany power plant as a "milestone" for expanding economic cooperation, and agreed to broaden cooperation beyond nuclear energy to include advanced industries, infrastructure, and energy.

The leaders also noted that this year marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

President Lee invited Prime Minister Fiala to South Korea at a convenient time, to which Fiala responded with his appreciation.