SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, from July 7 to 8, Seoul’s national security adviser said on Friday.
Lee aims to build defense industry cooperation between South Korea and NATO member countries, Wi Sung-lac told a press briefing.
In Ankara, Lee will meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and take part in a group summit with leaders from Indo-Pacific countries, including Japan, New Zealand and Australia, Wi said.
He will also attend the NATO defense industry forum and deliver a speech at one of its sessions.
“As geopolitical instability deepens, NATO member states are increasing their defense spending and also pursuing efforts to strengthen their own domestic defense production capabilities,” Wi said.
