South Korea to deepen military ties with Switzerland, Latvia
SEOUL, (MILLAT ONLINE):South Korea Friday agreed to strengthen military cooperation with Switzerland and Latvia as the countries’ defence chiefs met in Seoul, Yonhap reported.
South Korean Defence Minister Song Yong-moo had separate talks with his counterparts, who are attending the closing ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, according to his ministry, the report said.
In sitting down with his Swiss counterpart Guy Parmelins, Song expressed his gratitude for the nation’s contribution to peace efforts on the Korean peninsula as a member of the United Nations Command’s Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission.
He requested support for South Korea’s approach toward North Korea. The Swiss minister assured Song that his government will continue to abide by UN Security Council sanctions on Pyongyang for its nuclear and missile programmes.
During a meeting with Latvian Defence Minister Raimonds Bergmanis, Song also talked about ways to beef up military and arms industry partnerships between the two sides, according to the ministry.
Song and the visiting ministers agreed that the easing of tensions in Korea through the Olympics and inter-Korean dialogue will be conducive to peace and stability in Northeast Asia, the defence ministry said.