Sharjah24 - WAM: Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, met with Kim Hong Kyun, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to develop bilateral ties between the UAE and the Republic of Korea, as well as prospects of further cooperation across various fields, as part of the special strategic relations between the two countries.

Both sides discussed several issues of mutual interest, including ways to enhance cooperation in the field of renewable energy and peaceful nuclear power, and within the defense industries, with particular focus on enhancing economic and trade collaborations to achieve the interests of both countries and their peoples.

In this regard, Kim Hong Kyun commended the discussions held regarding the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and expressed his hopes regarding officially signing the agreement between the two countries as soon as possible.

The two sides also reviewed regional issues of mutual interest, including the security and stability of the Middle East and the South Korean peninsula, and affirmed their shared commitment to reinforce dialogue and cooperation while peacefully resolving conflicts, to address common challenges and consolidate peace and prosperity in the region.