SAUDI ARABIA

Prince Khalid accorded 19 artillery rounds salute; reviews defense cooperation with Jong-Sup

March 07, 2023
The Korean minister accompanied Prince Khalid in an open vehicle and toured the military queues.
The Korean minister accompanied Prince Khalid in an open vehicle and toured the military queues.

SEOUL — South Korea’s Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup received Minister of Defense Prince Khalid Bin Salman at a military parade field in the headquarters of the Korean Ministry of National Defense in Seoul Tuesday.

An official reception ceremony was held in honor of Prince Khalid, during which 19 artillery rounds were fired as a gesture of welcome and hospitality. The Saudi and Korean national anthems were also played.

The commander of the parade queue invited Prince Khalid to begin the inspection. The Korean minister accompanied Prince Khalid in an open vehicle and toured the military queues.

Afterward, Prince Khalid shook hands with the Korean side, while the Korean minister shook hands with the members of the Saudi delegation.

Meanwhile, commemorative photos were taken, and Prince Khalid wrote a note in the official visit book.

Following the parade, Prince Khalid held a meeting with Jong-Sup. During the meeting, they reviewed the historical friendship between the two countries and discussed bilateral cooperation in the military and defense fields.

They also discussed the latest developments at the regional and international arenas and the efforts exerted towards them. The two sides discussed several issues of mutual interest.

Several senior officials from Saudi Arabia and Korea attended the meeting. — SPA


March 07, 2023
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