President Lee Jae Myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni walk in Rome, Friday, ahead of their talks. Yonhap
ROME, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Italy signed four agreements Friday to enhance bilateral cooperation and exchanges, including in advanced science and technology, and explore joint projects in Africa, the presidential office said.
The memorandums of understanding (MOUs) were signed during President Lee Jae Myung's ongoing state visit to Italy as part of his broader trip to Europe, aimed at expanding South Korea's outreach in the region.
During Lee's summit with Italian President Sergio Mattarella a day earlier, the two leaders agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership and explore ways to expand cooperation into semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and other strategic areas.
Under an MOU on technology, both sides pledged to promote cooperation in advanced and science technology, including AI, quantum technology, bioscience, space technology and other strategic sectors.
