Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Thursday held talks with a delegation of U.S. Senate lawmakers visiting South Korea and discussed ways to improve the Seoul-Washington alliance, the defense ministry said.
In the meeting, Ahn requested bipartisan congressional support for the alliance to advance in a future-oriented and mutually beneficial manner, mentioning South Korea's bid to build a nuclear-powered submarine, according to the ministry.
Ahn also emphasized how mutually beneficial cooperation in the area of shipbuilding and maintenance, repair and operations can serve as a vital factor in the U.S. push to revive its shipbuilding industry and bolster maritime strength.
In response, the U.S. delegation pledged bipartisan support for the 70-year alliance that has become one of the most successful alliances in the world, the ministry said.
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