President Lee Jae Myung shakes palms with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Govt Affairs Authority, on the Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap
Korea and the United Arab Emirates signaled their intention to construct a long-term strategic partnership centered on protection and high-tech cooperation, as President Lee Jae Myung met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Govt Affairs Authority, at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul Thursday.
Al Mubarak visited Seoul in his capability because the United Arab Emirates’ particular envoy for Korea, holding the assembly as a part of follow-up consultations after Lee’s state go to to the UAE in November. The 2 sides mentioned methods to strengthen protection cooperation and explored alternatives to broaden collaboration within the subject of superior know-how.
In his opening remarks, Lee mentioned that “appreciable groundwork has already been laid for cooperation initiatives between the 2 international locations” and referred to as for shut coordination to supply tangible outcomes. He additionally confused the enduring scope of the bilateral relationship, expressing hope that “Korea and the UAE will develop a partnership that lasts for the subsequent 100 years.”
The president additionally talked about the potential of a state go to to Korea by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, saying he hoped it might happen quickly to permit for extra substantive discussions.
Describing the UAE as “an necessary ally of Korea,” Lee added that he stays deeply grateful for the nice and cozy hospitality he acquired throughout his earlier go to to the nation.
Following a bilateral summit final 12 months, Korea and the UAE agreed to pursue joint improvement of weapons programs, native manufacturing and joint exports to 3rd international locations within the protection sector. The 2 sides additionally reached a consensus on increasing cooperation into superior know-how fields, together with nuclear power and synthetic intelligence.
President Lee Jae Myung speaks with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Govt Affairs Authority, on the Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap
In response, Al Mubarak conveyed greetings from the UAE chief, saying he valued the chance to welcome Lee. He additionally expressed optimism in regards to the future improvement of the 2 international locations’ strategic partnership.
Al Mubarak added that each side agree on the significance of manufacturing tangible outcomes early and mentioned he would proceed to work intently with Presidential Chief of Employees Kang Hoon-sik to attain concrete outcomes. After being named Korea’s particular envoy for strategic financial cooperation final October, Kang visited Abu Dhabi to advance discussions on protection cooperation.
The presidential workplace mentioned it expects the assembly to function a chance to additional deepen strategic cooperation between the 2 international locations, and plans to proceed follow-up working-level consultations.
