Lee Jong-seop Visits UAE ARC Unit "Symbol of Bilateral Cooperation"

"Your Sweat Drops Are a Symbol of Trust and Cooperation Between the Two Countries"

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] Defense Minister Lee Jong-seop, who is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), visited the ARC Unit deployed locally on the 19th (local time) to encourage the troops, the Ministry of National Defense announced.

The minister held a meeting with the soldiers to listen to various opinions and checked the living quarters, equipment, supplies, and other conditions related to mission performance and daily life. At the meeting, Minister Lee praised, "I send my highest commendation for the dedication of all soldiers in a foreign land far away," adding, "Your sweat has become a symbol of trust and cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the UAE." He then urged, "Please devote all your efforts to completing the mission safely and healthily during the remaining one month of deployment."

The ARC Unit was first deployed in 2011 at the request of the UAE for military training cooperation. Through support for education and training of the UAE Special Forces and joint exercises between the two countries, it contributes to the elite development of the UAE military and the enhancement of our military's special operations capabilities.

Meanwhile, on the same day, Minister Lee visited the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and paid respects at the tomb of Sheikh Zayed, the first president of the UAE, who is respected as the "Father of the Nation" for leading the establishment of the UAE federation in 1971.

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