Lee and Erdogan agree to expand nuclear and defence cooperation

· Politics · South Korea · Turkey

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan agreed at a summit in Seoul to expand cooperation in nuclear energy and defence, including on one of Turkey's biggest power projects, Lee said. The two sides agreed to deepen defence cooperation by expanding joint production and technological cooperation. Lee hosted Erdogan at a state banquet at the Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday during the Turkish leader's state visit, with both leaders reaffirming their long-standing friendship.

Why it matters：The agreement deepens ties between two significant defence industries and energy markets, expanding South Korea's exports and Turkey's nuclear ambitions.

Key points

  • Lee and Erdogan agreed to expand nuclear and defence cooperation.
  • They discussed one of Turkey's biggest power projects.
  • Lee hosted Erdogan at a state banquet in Seoul.

Sources (original reporting)

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