Korea-UAE Summit... President Lee: "Korea Is the Key Partner in UAE's Centennial Plan"

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President Lee: "A Brotherly Nation; I Hope Our Relationship Becomes Broader, Deeper, and More Special"
UAE President: "Expanding Cooperation in Space and Defense"
"Many Bridges Connect Our Two Countries, Just Like the O

During his state visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Lee Jaemyung met with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and emphasized, "I hope that the relationship between our two countries will continue to develop robustly, remaining steadfast regardless of any changes in diplomatic circumstances going forward."

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On the 18th (local time), President Lee made these remarks during the opening statements of the Korea-UAE summit held at the UAE Presidential Palace. He said, "I feel at ease and happy to be in a brotherly nation." President Lee added, "Looking at projects such as the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and the Akh Unit, the cooperative relationship between our two countries is clearly evident. I hope that this visit will serve as an opportunity for our relationship to become broader, deeper, and more special."

President Lee stressed the importance of comprehensive cooperation for a "century-long alliance." He noted, "Although the UAE is one of the world's top six oil producers, it has achieved remarkable development through private sector initiatives. I understand that in 2021, the UAE announced its ambitious plan to become the world's leading nation by its centennial in 2071. The Republic of Korea is a key partner in this great journey."

He continued, "Korea is ready to engage in comprehensive cooperation for the 'century-long alliance' between our two countries." He also stated, "I hope both countries will move forward boldly toward joint prosperity in areas such as defense, defense industry, artificial intelligence (AI), nuclear power, healthcare, and medical services."

In response, President Mohamed said, "I am pleased that you chose the UAE as your first destination for a Middle East tour." He added, "My late father, the former president, decided to build a bridge connecting the islands of Abu Dhabi to the mainland and chose a Korean company for the project. Just as that bridge connects Abu Dhabi to the mainland, there are many bridges connecting our two countries."

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The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant was also mentioned. President Mohamed said, "Not long ago, the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant began successful operations. This kind of cooperation forms the foundation for maintaining a strong partnership between our two countries. I hope to enhance cooperation in the fields of science and technology. The space sector and artificial intelligence (AI) appear to be particularly promising."

Regarding the space industry, he cited the "KhalifaSat satellite launch" as a successful example of cooperation with Korea. KhalifaSat is an Earth observation satellite developed by the UAE in 2015, and it is reported that Korean technology contributed to its development. President Mohamed said, "I would also like to broaden the scope of cooperation in the field of defense. I highly appreciate the activities of the Korean Akh Unit stationed in the UAE and hope that this type of cooperation will be further expanded. I also wish to cooperate on global issues such as peacebuilding."

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