Fidan to discuss drones, nuclear energy cooperation with S Korea

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s visit to South Korea on June 4 will focus on strengthening defense industry cooperation, particularly on unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as nuclear energy partnership, sources from the ministry have informed.

Fidan, as part of his South Asia tour, will pay an official visit to Korea, where he will hold talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. He is also expected to deliver a speech at the Korea University.

Fidan is expected to underscore a mutual commitment to strengthening strategic ties and outline steps to accelerate trade and economic cooperation, according to the sources.

Fidan will also convey to the Korean side that upgrading the existing free trade agreement is essential for boosting trade ties.