Parliamentary speaker Cho calls for stronger defense, economic cooperation with Greece
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik has met with Greek lawmakers in Athens to discuss ways to step up bilateral cooperation in defense and high-tech industries, his office said Wednesday. Cho made the remarks during a luncheon meeting Tuesday (local time), outlining the Korean government's economic strategy on artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, culture, defense, energy and…
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik called for stronger defense and economic cooperation with Greece during a luncheon meeting in Athens on Tuesday. Cho expressed optimism that the two nations could achieve mutual benefits through deeper collaboration in various sectors, including defense, high-tech industries, AI, biotechnology, culture, energy, and manufacturing.
According to Cho, Korean companies could aid Greece in enhancing its naval capabilities via increased shipbuilding and defense cooperation. Greek parliament first vice speaker Ioannis Plakiotakis highlighted the existing robust economic ties between South Korea and Greece, particularly in shipping and shipbuilding. He also emphasized the significance of launching direct flights between Seoul and Athens to stimulate tourism between the two countries.
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