Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and discussed Kyiv's efforts in its war with Russia.
The meeting, on the sidelines of a summit of Group of Seven (G7) leaders in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, marks the first time the two leaders have met.
"Thanked (Yoon) for the humanitarian and non-lethal assistance to Ukraine, in particular, for demining vehicles. I look forward to continued cooperation," Zelenskiy tweeted.
Yoon was briefed on the situation at the front and how Ukraine is repelling Russia's "full-scale aggression," Zelenskiy said of Moscow's 15-month invasion of his country.
The Yoon-Zelenskiy meeting was arranged at Ukraine's request, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported, citing Yoon's office. The two countries agreed to exchange visits of delegations, Zelenskiy's office said in a statement.
Last week, Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska visited South Korea to attend a media conference. She met with Yoon and asked for non-lethal military assistance for her country, according to South Korea's presidential office.
A day after that request, Seoul announced an agreement with Ukraine on a plan to provide $130 million in financial aid.
South Korea, a major producer of artillery shells, has said it was not providing lethal weapons to Ukraine, citing its relations with Russia.
