The president of South Korea on Monday reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to bolstering ties with Saudi Arabia in energy, defense, and infrastructure, following his meeting with the country’s crown prince the previous week.
President Yoon Suk-yeol wrote in a letter to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman voicing his government’s support for the country’s economic reform plan, titled Vision 2030, Yonhap News Agency reported.
“We will cooperate closely for the realization of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030,” Yoon was quoted as saying by deputy presidential spokesperson Lee Jae-myoung.
Saudi Arabia in its Vision 2030 aims to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on oil. Yoon said the crown prince’s visit to South Korea last week was “an important milestone” in deepening their bilateral relationship….