Afghanistan, April 2 -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for relations with France to move beyond a traditional partnership and develop into a broader strategic cooperation focused on future industries and economic resilience.

Lee said in remarks published by Le Figaro that closer coordination between the two countries in artificial intelligence and nuclear energy could create major opportunities for innovation, industrial growth and long-term sustainable development. His comments came just before the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron in Seoul for a two-day state visit.

Officials from both sides said summit talks and bilateral meetings will focus on advanced technologies, clean and nuclear energy, investment and b...