Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, arrived in Seoul on 28 May 2024 in an official two-day state visit at the invitation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
The UAE President was accompanied by a high-level official delegation
During his historic state visit to South Korea, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was accompanied by a high-level delegation.
Here are some of the notable officials who joined him:
- Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court
- Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure
- Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology
- Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment
- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade
Details about the meeting between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and South Korea President
During their meeting, UAE President and South Korea President explored ways to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, energy and technology.
They also discussed regional and international issues of common interest.
Moreover, the meeting has witnessed the signing of many memorandums of understanding in various areas.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed attended the UAE-Korea Business Forum and met with Korean business leaders.
His Highness also visited some of Seoul’s tourist and historical attractions.
Expected outcomes:
- Strengthening bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and South Korea.
- Increased volume of trade and investment between the two countries.
- Promote cooperation in the areas of technology and innovation.
- Advancing cooperation on regional and international issues of common interest.
His Excellency Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the enthusiasm of the students of the “Project of Teaching the Chinese Language in Two Hundred Schools” in the United Arab Emirates, expressing his welcome for their passion for learning the Chinese language and learning about… pic.twitter.com/5x3ZM8QBbm
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Additional remarks:
- This is the first state visit by an Emirati President to South Korea.
- The visit is part of the two countries’ desire to strengthen their strategic relations and expand the prospects for cooperation in various areas.
- The United Arab Emirates is South Korea’s second Gulf and Arab trading partner.
- Non-oil foreign trade between the two countries reached AED 19.5 billion (USD 5.3 billion) in 2022, with growth of 14% compared to 2021.
