President Sheikh Mohamed welcomed South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung at an official reception at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
The leaders held talks on ways to enhance co-operation and advance the strategic relationship and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) between the UAE and South Korea, state news agency Wam reported.
The meeting focused on the economic, trade and investment sectors, along with renewable energy. They also discussed technology, artificial intelligence, sustainability, education and culture, before underscoring the importance of supporting peace around the world.
Sheikh Mohamed described South Korea as a leading trade partner, while Mr Lee spoke of the strong ties between the nations before signing the VIP guestbook.
Seven agreements were secured:
- A strategic AI co-operation framework.
- Agreement on co-operation in the field of AI.
- Co-operation project between the UAE Space Agency and the Korea AeroSpace Administration.
- An agreement in the field of biohealth.
- An agreement on the administration and operation of the UAE-Korea Economic Co-operation Committee.
- A co-operation arrangement in the field of intellectual property.
- A partnership to strengthen nuclear energy, AI and global market co-operation.
Historic visit
Mr Lee arrived in the UAE on Monday to begin a state visit. Sheikh Mohamed accompanied Mr Lee at Qasr Al Watan, where the national anthems of both countries were played.
A 21-gun salute was fired, with a guard of honour welcoming the South Korean leader. Al Fursan, the UAE Air Force’s aerobatic display team, carried out a fly-past at Qasr Al Watan as part of the occasion.
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President Sheikh Mohamed meets with Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea, during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. All photos: UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Lee are welcomed by schoolchildren during the state visit reception -
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Lee stand for the national anthem -
Members of the UAE leadership during the state visit reception -
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister -
Leading members of the UAE cabinet and dignitaries -
A deal on co-operation in AI between the two countries is officially sealed -
A partnership to strengthen nuclear energy, artificial intelligence and global market co-operation was also sealed -
Saeed Mubarak Rashid Al Hajeri, UAE Minister of State with Oh Yu-Kyoung, South Korea's Minister of Food and Drug Safety -
An agreement is sealed between the UAE Space Agency and South Korea's AeroSpace Administration -
Abdulla bin Touq Al Mari, UAE Minister of Economy and Kim Yong-sun, South Korea's Minister of Intellectual Property -
The Al Forsan aerobatic team perform a fly-past at Qasr Al Watan -
The vehicle carrying Mr Lee arrives at Qasr Al Watan -
Heritage band performers -
A camel rider at Qasr Al Watan -
Girls perform a traditional dance during the arrival of Mr Lee
Emirati folk groups performed traditional songs and dances and children lined the route, waving the flags of the two nations. The South Korean President was also treated to a performance of the famous Emirati hair dance.
The Emirati delegation included Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Deputy chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Adviser to the President.
Mr Lee also paid a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Wam reported on Tuesday. The South Korean President and his delegation were welcomed by Dr Yousif Abdallah Alobaidli, director general of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre.
He was accompanied on the trip by Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the UAE’s Executive Affairs Authority, and Abdulla Al Nuaimi, UAE ambassador to South Korea.
