KOR-UAE Defense Ministers Meeting... Discussion on 'Defense Industry Cooperation'

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[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] On the 18th, Seo Wook, Minister of National Defense, held the 9th Korea-UAE Defense Ministers' Meeting with Mohamed Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan, Seoul.

According to the Ministry of National Defense, Minister Al Bowardi highly evaluated Korea's defense industry capabilities during the meeting and reaffirmed that defense industry cooperation is the top priority cooperation area in the 'Special Strategic Partnership' between the two countries. He also proposed to promote joint research and development and expand technological cooperation based on the 'Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Mid- to Long-term Cooperation in Defense Industry and Defense Technology.'

Minister Seo expressed gratitude for Korea's contribution to the UAE's power enhancement project related to the 'Cheongung-II' ballistic missile interception system, which was recently confirmed for export to the UAE, and stated that Korea will provide maximum support to help the UAE military secure operational capabilities.

Additionally, the two countries agreed to expand and strengthen cooperation in information and cyber fields as well as joint training, and to continuously increase human exchanges.

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