Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Seoul on Monday for an official visit aimed at strengthening Türkiye’s strategic partnership with South Korea.
President Erdogan and First Lady Emine Erdogan were welcomed at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam by South Korean Trade Minister Park Jung-sung. Türkiye’s Ambassador to South Korea Fatih Yildiz and his wife, Nesrin Yildiz, also attended the reception.
The Turkish president is visiting South Korea at the invitation of his counterpart, President Lee Jae-myung. His visit is scheduled to continue until November 4.
Leaders to discuss strategic ties and global issues
Erdogan is scheduled to hold official talks with Lee on Tuesday, covering all aspects of the two countries’ strategic partnership as well as current regional and international developments.
The two sides are also expected to sign several agreements aimed at strengthening the legal framework governing bilateral relations.
Senior Turkish delegation accompanies Erdogan
Erdogan is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, and Defence Minister Yasar Guler.
The delegation also includes Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir, Justice and Development (AK) Party Deputy Chair Halit Yerebakan, who oversees the party’s health policies, and Defence Industries Secretary Haluk Gorgun.
The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for both countries to review existing cooperation and explore ways to expand their strategic partnership.
