President Moon to Depart on 15th... Sales Diplomacy in Three Middle Eastern Countries

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt Visits... Discussions on Defense Industry Cooperation, Hydrogen Collaboration, and Other Issues

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in will depart on the 15th for a tour of three Middle Eastern countries: the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

During his 6-night, 8-day first overseas trip of the new year, President Moon plans to focus on sales diplomacy, including defense industry and hydrogen cooperation. The three Middle Eastern countries he will visit play a key role in the global energy supply chain and the stability of maritime logistics systems.

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In the UAE, his schedule includes attending the official "Korea Day" event at the Dubai Expo, a "Hydrogen Cooperation Business Roundtable," and a summit with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. He will also actively promote the bid for the 2030 Busan Expo. Additionally, discussions on the export of Cheongung-II (medium-range surface-to-air missile, M-SAM) with the UAE will take place.

In Saudi Arabia, an official meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is planned, and in Egypt, a summit with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is scheduled.

A Blue House official stated, "Cooperation with the Middle East, which is seeking industrial diversification away from oil, is expected to advance future energy collaboration, defense and construction contracts, and export promotion."

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