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Turkish and South Korean Presidents Meet to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Seoul:Trkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Seoul, where they conducted delegation-level discussions.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the meeting between the two leaders was followed by closed-door talks and a joint news conference. President Erdogan and First Lady Emine Erdogan were welcomed by President Lee and his spouse at the presidential palace, where they introduced their respective delegations.

The meeting was attended by notable Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, National Defense Minister Yasar Guler, and Communications Director Burhanettin Duran. President Erdogan emphasized South Korea's potential role as a key partner in Trkiye's planned second nuclear power plant in Sinop.

In an interview before the visit, Erdogan highlighted the objective to strengthen political dialogue and boost economic ties between the two nations. He expressed optimism about South Korea's collaboration in Trkiye's nuclear initiative. Discussions between the presidents were set to cover all aspects of the strategic partnership, including regional and global issues.

Additionally, various documents were expected to be signed to enhance the legal framework of their bilateral relations during the visit from November 1 to 4.