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Dubai Eye
2 days ago
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE Defence Ministry official visits South Korea, aims to enhance mutual expertise
The UAE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, met with the South Korean Minister of Defense, Ahn Joo Bak, as the two countries look to enhance defence cooperation. On the sidelines of the meeting, Lieutenant General Al Alawi visited Sacheon Air Base, where he toured the prototype of the KF-21 aircraft. He also participated in a joint flight alongside Lieutenant General Lee Young Soo, Chief of Staff of the Korean Air Force, aboard an FA-50 fighter jet, as part of a demonstration of the national capabilities of locally manufactured Korean aircraft. This official participation by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence is part of a visit by a high-level Emirati delegation to the Republic of Korea. The visit includes several meetings and events aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and exchanging expertise in areas of mutual interest.
TAG 91.1
3 days ago
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
UAE Defence Ministry official visits South Korea, aims to enhance mutual expertise
The UAE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, met with the South Korean Minister of Defense, Ahn Joo Bak, as the two countries look to enhance defence cooperation. On the sidelines of the meeting, Lieutenant General Al Alawi visited Sacheon Air Base, where he toured the prototype of the KF-21 aircraft. He also participated in a joint flight alongside Lieutenant General Lee Young Soo, Chief of Staff of the Korean Air Force, aboard an FA-50 fighter jet, as part of a demonstration of the national capabilities of locally manufactured Korean aircraft. This official participation by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence is part of a visit by a high-level Emirati delegation to the Republic of Korea. The visit includes several meetings and events aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and exchanging expertise in areas of mutual interest.
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Ministry of Defence undersecretary visits Sacheon Air Base in Korea
8 Aug 2025 23:15 SEOUL (WAM) Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, has visited Sacheon Air Base in the Republic of the visit, Al-Alawi toured the prototype of the KF-21 aircraft and participated in a joint flight aboard an FA-50 fighter jet alongside General Lee Young-Soo, Chief of Staff of the Korean Air Force. The activity was part of a demonstration showcasing the national capabilities of domestically manufactured Korean visit forms part of Lieutenant General Al-Alawi's official visit to the Republic of Korea, undertaken as a member of a high-level Emirati delegation. The programme includes a series of high-level meetings and engagements aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and fostering the exchange of expertise in areas of mutual strategic interest. Earlier during the visit, Al-Alawi also met with Ahn Gyu-back, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Korea.
Sharjah 24
3 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Ministry of Defence Undersecretary visits Sacheon Air Base
Tour of KF-21 Aircraft and Joint Flight During the visit, Al-Alawi inspected the prototype of the KF-21 aircraft. He also participated in a joint flight aboard an FA-50 fighter jet alongside General Lee Young-Soo, Chief of Staff of the Korean Air Force. The demonstration highlighted Korea's domestic capabilities in aircraft manufacturing. Strengthening defence ties This visit is part of a broader official programme aimed at enhancing defence cooperation between the UAE and South Korea. It includes meetings and collaborative activities focused on strategic areas of mutual interest and the exchange of defence expertise. Meeting with Korean Defence Minister Earlier in the visit, Al-Alawi met with Ahn Gyu-back, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Korea, to further discuss avenues of bilateral military cooperation.
Dubai Eye
3 days ago
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE Defense Ministry official visits South Korea, aims to enhance mutual expertise
The UAE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, met with the South Korean Minister of Defense, Ahn Joo Bak, as the two countries look to enhance defense cooperation. On the sidelines of the meeting, Lieutenant General Al Alawi visited Sacheon Air Base, where he toured the prototype of the KF-21 aircraft. He also participated in a joint flight alongside Lieutenant General Lee Young Soo, Chief of Staff of the Korean Air Force, aboard an FA-50 fighter jet, as part of a demonstration of the national capabilities of locally manufactured Korean aircraft. This official participation by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense is part of a visit by a high-level Emirati delegation to the Republic of Korea. The visit includes several meetings and events aimed at enhancing defense cooperation and exchanging expertise in areas of mutual interest.
