The Minister of the National Guard receives the Korean Minister of Defense to strengthen cooperation
In the context of strengthening the distinguished bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Korea, His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of the National Guard, received in his office at the Ministry headquarters, the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Ahn Gyu-bak, and his accompanying delegation. This visit affirms the depth of the ties that bind the two friendly countries and their continuous efforts to develop cooperation in various fields, particularly in the military and defense sectors.
Talks to promote common interests
The meeting included friendly exchanges and a review of several topics of mutual interest. Discussions focused on ways to enhance existing cooperation and exchange expertise to serve the interests of both countries, reflecting a shared desire to elevate the level of coordination on vital issues. The reception was attended by His Excellency Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood, Deputy Minister of the National Guard, underscoring the importance the Ministry places on such high-level meetings.
The depth of Saudi-Korean relations
Relations between Riyadh and Seoul are based on a long history of cooperation and partnership spanning more than six decades. These relations have witnessed a qualitative development in recent years, culminating in the launch of the Saudi-Korean Vision 2030. South Korea is a key strategic partner for the Kingdom in its development journey, as the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 align with Korea’s advanced technological and industrial capabilities, creating promising opportunities for integration in the fields of energy, infrastructure, technology, and defense industries.
The importance of military and defense cooperation
This meeting is of particular importance given the Kingdom's strategic direction towards localizing military industries and strengthening national defense capabilities. South Korea is a global leader in military manufacturing and advanced defense technologies. Therefore, the exchange of visits between the defense leadership of both countries directly contributes to opening new avenues for technology transfer and knowledge localization, which serves to enhance the national security and defense system and achieves the Kingdom's objectives of increasing the local content in the military industries sector.
This visit reflects the keenness of the leadership in both countries to continue the strategic dialogue and coordinate positions on regional and international issues, in a way that contributes to strengthening security and stability in the region and the world.
