In response, President Lee praised Prague’s support for Korean investment and expressed hope that cooperation would expand beyond nuclear energy to include semiconductors, electric vehicles, and the defense industry. Lee also held his first summit with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, exchanging views on strengthening mineral and economic cooperation. “I hope to expand economic cooperation between our two countries, combining Uzbekistan’s abundant mineral resources and largest population in the region with Korea’s advanced technological capabilities," President Lee said. Earlier in the day, Lee held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, focusing on global peace initiatives and multilateral cooperation. Lee, in turn, commended Guterres for leading the UN at the center of multilateral cooperation despite difficult circumstances.