Korea-UAE Leaders Hold 57-Minute Summit... 21-Gun Salute with Camel and Cavalry Honor Guard

UAE President Welcomes in Person
41-Minute One-on-One Talks... Likely Discussed Defense and AI Cooperation
State Luncheon Follows MOU Exchange

President Lee Jaemyung, who is on a state visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), held a summit meeting that lasted a total of 57 minutes, including both an expanded session and a one-on-one session.

Yonhap News Agency

At around 11:00 a.m. local time on the 18th, President Lee arrived at the presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan, walking along an entrance route adorned with the Taegeukgi and UAE flags displayed alternately. A guard of honor composed of cavalry and camel-mounted troops was lined up, and the traditional performance "Al Ayala," which the UAE presents to welcome distinguished guests, was also held.

As President Lee arrived at the palace, aircraft performed an aerial display, releasing red and blue smoke-the symbolic colors of the Taegeukgi. In addition, a 21-gun salute, the highest level of ceremonial honor for a foreign head of state, was fired.

Dressed in a navy suit and purple tie, President Lee reached the entrance of the palace at 11:07 a.m., where he was greeted by President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders shook hands and exchanged brief words before moving inside the palace, where the official welcoming ceremony continued.

Yonhap News Agency

Following protocol, President Lee reviewed the guard of honor and, as the national anthem played, saluted the flag. On the way to the meeting room, he paused in front of the UAE flag, placed his hand over his heart, and paid his respects.

After the official welcoming ceremony, President Lee shook hands with UAE officials and then moved to a separate meeting room with President Al Nahyan. The expanded session was held from 11:14 a.m. for 16 minutes, and the one-on-one session took place from 11:40 a.m. to 12:21 p.m., lasting 41 minutes.

On this day, delegations from both countries exchanged memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and continued with a state luncheon at the presidential palace. The summit is believed to have included discussions on strengthening cooperation in various fields such as defense and artificial intelligence (AI).

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