'Korea can be one of the top candidates in its maritime cooperation activities,' says Seoul's envoy to Manila
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Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a bilateral security conference, Lee said he expects South Korea and the Philippines to touch on a wide range of topics — from the blue economy to coast guard cooperation — when the two countries meet in Seoul for a November 2024 maritime dialogue. The Philippines and South Korea enjoy good ties — particularly in defense and maritime security. Some of the Philippines’ newest and most modern military equipment, including its Jose Rizal-class frigates and FA-50PH jets, are made in South Korea. They have tight economic ties, too, with a free trade agreement between the two countries expected to be enacted soon.
“I think on the table. So let’s see how it goes…. From the Philippine side, I think it’s natural to expect something like that. The Philippines has been expanding its horizons with key like-minded countries having such mechanism in place as the country having a very close relationship for long years, and gaining importance in terms of security cooperation…. Korea to the mind in that respect,” Lee said.
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