SEOUL, November 19 (AJP) - President Lee Jae-myung agreed with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to expand bilateral cooperation with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare, while deepening collaboration in the defense and energy sectors during their talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, according to the presidential office.
In a joint declaration after the summit, they pledged to pursue a "new leap forward for another 100 years of partnership."
Cooperation in nuclear energy was among the key topics, building on the success of the UAE's first nuclear power plant in Barakah, which is now fully operational after 12 years of construction by South Korea's state-run Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO).
The two leaders agreed to enhance nuclear efficiency through AI, establish a joint data center to carry out comprehensive strategic projects, and expand cooperation across various sectors through joint development and local production.
They also pledged to deepen their strategic partnership through regular visits, while enhancing cultural and educational exchanges including plans for youth internship programs and other initiatives.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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