Korea inks 35 deals with Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, covering critical minerals, halal markets
Korea signed a combined 35 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOU) with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday, spanning energy, investment, security and cultural cooperation, as Seoul hosted the first Korea-Central Asia Summit this week. President Lee Jae Myung met Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, where the two leaders signed 17 agreements to expand…
On Wednesday, Korea inked 35 deals and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, covering a wide range of sectors including energy, investment, security, and cultural cooperation, during the first Korea-Central Asia Summit in Seoul. President Lee Jae Myung met with Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon, who signed 17 agreements to boost textile, chemical, and machinery exports, and to lay the foundation for cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital industries.
These agreements enhance ties in railways, transportation, logistics, and intellectual property, energy, and industrial safety. The sides also discussed exploring cooperation on critical minerals and the green transition. Additionally, the agreements fortify customs and police cooperation against transnational crime, and expand exchanges in personnel administration, anti-corruption efforts, and education.
The two nations have been steadily developing cooperation since 1992, and this visit marks a meaningful step in establishing stronger ties between the two countries.
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