Turkish President Erdogan engages in dialogue with Sharaa following Syria's truce agreement
In a recent phone call, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung discussed expanding cooperation in several strategic areas, marking a commitment to deepen bilateral ties between the two nations.
The conversation came shortly after a ceasefire was reached between the Syrian army and Druze forces in Syria's south, a development that Erdogan welcomed. During the call, Erdogan also congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his election as the head of the South Korean nation in snap polls held in early June.
One of the key areas of focus in the discussion was nuclear energy. South Korea is a potential contender to construct Türkiye's second nuclear power plant in Sinop, a project central to Türkiye's energy diversification and decarbonization strategy. The collaboration in nuclear energy is seen as a significant step in enhancing energy security for both countries.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) was another area mentioned as a potential area for cooperation. While specific details on AI cooperation are not yet fully detailed, the mention of potential cooperation areas by President Erdogan suggests a possible future focus on AI technologies.
Both countries are also committed to strengthening collaboration in green energy technologies, which aligns with their goals of reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development.
Enhanced cooperation in the defense industry is a priority, with discussions on expanding practical collaboration in arms and defense technologies.
In a show of continued support to the people of Syria, Erdogan reiterated Ankara's stance that Israel's attacks are not acceptable and pose a threat to the region's stability.
President Erdogan invited President Lee to visit Türkiye, further solidifying the intentions to deepen bilateral relations. The discussion between the leaders also revolved around the latest situation in Syria and the Israeli military intervention into the country.
The current status of Turkey-South Korea relations is marked by a strong commitment to deepen bilateral ties, buoyed by historical ties from the Korean War and a growing strategic partnership. The two leaders also discussed regional and global issues during their conversation.
- The discussion between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung also encompassed regional and global issues, such as war-and-conflicts in Syria and the Israel's military intervention, and politics, as they reiterated their intentions to collaborate in areas like green energy technologies to promote sustainable development.
- As part of their commitment to enhance cooperation, both Turkey and South Korea expressed interest in collaborating in the area of general-news, Artificial Intelligence (AI), which could potentially focus on AI technologies, and defense industry, particularly expanding practical collaboration in arms and defense technologies, signifying a priority in their growing strategic partnership.
