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South Korea, Poland to Upgrade Relations in USD44B Defense Push
(MENAFN) South Korea and Poland agreed Monday to elevate their relationship to a “comprehensive strategic partnership,” marking a significant step toward expanded defense and economic cooperation.
The agreement was reached during a summit in Seoul between President Lee Jae Myung and Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose trip marks the first visit by a Polish prime minister to South Korea in 27 years, according to South Korean media.
Speaking at a joint press conference, Lee emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in existing agreements.
"I underscored the need for the steady implementation of the framework agreement already existing between our two countries, which is essential for deepening and advancing our defense industry cooperation," Lee said.
The two countries previously signed a $44.2 billion framework agreement in 2022 covering arms exports, technology transfers, and localized production.
Lee highlighted the mutual benefits of the partnership, particularly in strengthening Poland’s domestic defense capabilities.
"We are contributing to the development of Poland's defense ecosystem through mutually beneficial cooperation, including local production, technology transfers and workforce training within Poland," Lee said.
The upgrade to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” is the first such move between the two nations in 13 years.
Beyond defense, both sides agreed to broaden cooperation into emerging sectors, including advanced manufacturing, science and technology, space development, energy supply chains, and infrastructure.
Tusk underscored the strategic importance of Seoul to Warsaw, describing South Korea as Poland’s second most critical ally after the United States, with defense ties playing "such a role [in the allyship]."
Both leaders also "concurred on the importance of stabilizing global supply chains in response to the crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East."
Bilateral trade between the two nations currently exceeds $10 billion annually.
The agreement was reached during a summit in Seoul between President Lee Jae Myung and Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose trip marks the first visit by a Polish prime minister to South Korea in 27 years, according to South Korean media.
Speaking at a joint press conference, Lee emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in existing agreements.
"I underscored the need for the steady implementation of the framework agreement already existing between our two countries, which is essential for deepening and advancing our defense industry cooperation," Lee said.
The two countries previously signed a $44.2 billion framework agreement in 2022 covering arms exports, technology transfers, and localized production.
Lee highlighted the mutual benefits of the partnership, particularly in strengthening Poland’s domestic defense capabilities.
"We are contributing to the development of Poland's defense ecosystem through mutually beneficial cooperation, including local production, technology transfers and workforce training within Poland," Lee said.
The upgrade to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” is the first such move between the two nations in 13 years.
Beyond defense, both sides agreed to broaden cooperation into emerging sectors, including advanced manufacturing, science and technology, space development, energy supply chains, and infrastructure.
Tusk underscored the strategic importance of Seoul to Warsaw, describing South Korea as Poland’s second most critical ally after the United States, with defense ties playing "such a role [in the allyship]."
Both leaders also "concurred on the importance of stabilizing global supply chains in response to the crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East."
Bilateral trade between the two nations currently exceeds $10 billion annually.
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