President Yoon meets with Saudi Arabian defense minister: ”Defense industry cooperation is at the heart of bilateral relations” - South Korea

According to the South Korean presidential office, President Yoon Seok-yeol met with Saudi Arabian Minister of National Defense Abdullah bin Bandar Al Saud, who is visiting South Korea, at the presidential office on the 5th.
President Yoon emphasized the excellence of South Korea's defense industry, which has developed in response to the military threat from North Korea, and said, "South Korea is the best partner for cooperation with Saudi Arabia in a wide range of fields."
He also emphasized that the defense industry cooperation between the two countries will contribute significantly to the development of bilateral relations as well as strengthening Saudi Arabia's national defense capabilities.
In response, Abdullah said, "The defense cooperation between the two countries has already reached a high level," and "The ROK Army's firepower is
President Yoon said, "Through the military exercises and equipment exhibition, I was able to once again see the superiority of Korea's defense industry."
He also said that through mutual visits by President Yoon and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year and 2022, the relationship between the two countries has become "future-oriented."
"The relationship between the two countries has been upgraded to a 'strategic partnership,'" he said, adding that this has significantly expanded cooperation in defense and the defense industry. Abdullah informed President Yoon about the safety of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed.
He expressed his gratitude for the further deepening and development of the relationship between the two countries since the inauguration of the government. According to the Presidential Office, the meeting was held in a friendly atmosphere and is an opportunity for the two countries to further expand cooperation.
He hoped that this would happen.