In a significant diplomatic development, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol engaged in discussions with Saudi officials in Riyadh on Monday, highlighting the mutual interest in enhancing military cooperation between the two nations.
During the meeting, Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz and Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz joined President Yoon Suk Yeol in deliberations focused on strengthening joint coordination efforts and exploring avenues to bolster military and defense collaboration.
A key point of discussion revolved around the potential expansion of partnerships in the field of military industries, signaling an intent to deepen ties beyond conventional military cooperation.
The high-level meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, along with several other officials from both Saudi Arabia and South Korea. The discussions aimed at fostering greater understanding and cooperation on issues of shared interest between the two nations.
This diplomatic initiative underscores the commitment of Saudi Arabia and South Korea to forge closer ties in the realm of defense and military affairs, reflecting a broader trend of countries seeking strategic partnerships to address regional and global challenges. The outcome of these talks is anticipated to contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations and cooperation on various fronts.