President Lee talks with Turkish President... "Let's advance cooperation in defense, defense industry, and nuclear power"

[Financial News] President Lee Jaemyung had his first conversation since taking office with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the 17th, according to a written briefing by Kang Yoo-jung, spokesperson for the presidential office.
President Erdogan congratulated President Lee on his inauguration, paid tribute to the restoration of democracy in Korea and the strength of the Korean people, and emphasized that Turkey is highly interested in developing relations with Korea, a long-time ally. Furthermore, he suggested that the two countries strengthen cooperation as a new Korean government takes office.
President Lee expressed his gratitude for President Erdogan's congratulations on his inauguration and said he is pleased that Korea and Turkey have continued to develop their relationship based on the historical ties formed through the Korean War alliance.
The two leaders highly evaluated the close economic cooperation between the two countries, including trade and investment expansion, and agreed to further advance substantial cooperation in defense, defense industry, nuclear power, and green energy.
The two leaders agreed to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and to communicate closely in the future.

syj@fnnews.com Seo Young-jun Reporter