Sheikh Khaled Boosts UAE-South Korea Ties at APEC Talks

Post by : Raina Nasser

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, held high-level talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Gyeongju, exploring ways to advance cooperation in strategic sectors. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, where the UAE participated as a guest of honour at the invitation of South Korea.

During the meeting, Sheikh Khaled and President Lee focused on collaboration in clean and renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies, aiming to foster sustainable development and shared economic growth between the UAE and South Korea. The Crown Prince also conveyed warm greetings from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the South Korean leader.

In addition to talks with President Lee, Sheikh Khaled met New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to explore opportunities for economic cooperation, investment, and the exchange of expertise across priority sectors.

These discussions reflect the UAE’s commitment to deepening international partnerships and leveraging innovation and technology to support global economic prosperity. Sheikh Khaled’s engagements at the APEC forum underline the UAE’s strategic focus on fostering strong bilateral relations and promoting sustainable development through advanced technologies and collaborative initiatives.

The meetings also highlight the UAE’s growing role as a key partner in the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening ties with nations that share a vision of innovation, economic diversification, and sustainable growth.

This marks another step in the UAE’s ongoing diplomatic and economic outreach, enhancing its presence in global forums while promoting knowledge exchange, investment opportunities, and technological collaboration with strategic partners.