S. Korea, Malaysia Agree To Enhance Nuclear Energy, Strategic Ties During High-Level Talks

SEOUL, July 8 (NNN-Yonhap) -- Senior foreign ministry officials of South Korea and Malaysia held policy consultation talks in Seoul on Wednesday and agreed to enhance cooperation in nuclear energy and other strategic fields, Seoul's foreign ministry said, Yonhap News Agency reported.

The consensus was reached during the 10th South Korea-Malaysia Policy Consultation Meeting, attended by First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo and Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Tan Sri Amran Mohamed Zin.

“The two countries agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in nuclear energy and other areas to ensure stable supplies of liquefied natural gas and petroleum products, as well as to enhance regional energy security,” the ministry said in a release.

The two sides also expressed hope that the free trade agreement, which the countries are working to sign within this year, will further expand bilateral trade and provide an institutional foundation for broader cooperation in emerging industries, including artificial intelligence, digital technology and green industries.

In addition, the officials assessed that cooperation in the defence and arms industry sectors has been advancing based on a memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation, including efforts to launch a joint defence cooperation committee this year, the ministry said.

--NNN-YONHAP