Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met his Saudi counterpart Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh over the weekend, where they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand biliteral cooperation.
They said the MOU would establish a joint framework covering research and development, defense technology, and systems innovation, laying the groundwork for a forward-looking strategic partnership.
Khalid said South Korea's technology and experience could help bolster Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities.
Later in the day, Ahn attended a defense expo, stopping at booths run by South Korean defense companies to hear their views on arms exports.
Now in its third year, the Saudi World Defense Show is one of the world's largest defense exhibitions. It kicked off on Sunday and runs through Thursday, with about 700 companies from 80 countries participating.
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