South Korean President Moon Jae-in has met with visiting Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, who promised to help with possible fuel shortages in case of supply disruption caused by tensions in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia is South Korea's biggest source of crude oil.
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South Korean President Moon Jae-in has met with visiting Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, who promised to help with possible fuel shortages in case of supply disruption caused by tensions in the Middle East.
Moon's office said Wednesday the countries also agreed to increase exchanges in various sectors including technology, health and auto industry.
Sultan Mofti, deputy governor for Investment Attraction & Development of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, listens during a partnership convention between Saudi Arabia and South Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The partnership convention was held while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. (AP PhotoLee Jin-man)
Sultan Mofti, deputy governor for Investment Attraction & Development of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, listens during a partnership convention between Saudi Arabiia and South Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The partnership convention was held while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. (AP PhotoLee Jin-man)
Sultan Mofti, deputy governor for Investment Attraction & Development of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, stands during a partnership convention between Saudi Arabia and South Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The partnership convention was held while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. (AP PhotoLee Jin-man)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman view an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, fifth left, during a meeting at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
South Korean President Moon Jae-In, right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walk to view an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman view an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
CORRECTS DAY South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman view an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
Moon and the Saudi prince also called for international efforts to secure energy safety at the Strait of Hormuz, where the U.S. has blamed Iran for mysterious explosions targeting oil tankers. Tehran denied any involvement.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, speaks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, not pictured, at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
Moon's office said Wednesday the countries also agreed to increase exchanges in various sectors including technology, health and auto industry.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, not pictured, at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
Sultan Mofti, deputy governor for Investment Attraction & Development of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, listens during a partnership convention between Saudi Arabia and South Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The partnership convention was held while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. (AP PhotoLee Jin-man)
Sultan Mofti, deputy governor for Investment Attraction & Development of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, listens during a partnership convention between Saudi Arabiia and South Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The partnership convention was held while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. (AP PhotoLee Jin-man)
Sultan Mofti, deputy governor for Investment Attraction & Development of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, stands during a partnership convention between Saudi Arabia and South Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The partnership convention was held while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. (AP PhotoLee Jin-man)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman view an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, fifth left, during a meeting at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
South Korean President Moon Jae-In, right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walk to view an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman view an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)
CORRECTS DAY South Korean President Moon Jae-in, right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman view an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential Blue House, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. Bin Salman is visiting South Korea for two days - the first time by an heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia since 1998. (Chung Sung-JunPool Photo via AP)