ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, September 15. Turkmenistan and South Korea will expand cooperation in the shipbuilding industry, Trend reports via official Turkmen media.
South Korean Ambassador Ji Kyu Taek visited the Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant and emphasized the prospects for joint projects.
During the visit, which also included a joint Turkmen-Korean seminar in the Awaza National Tourist Zone, the ambassador praised the plant's modern equipment and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation.
The event featured representatives of Turkmenistan's State Service of Maritime and River Transport (Turkmendenizderyayollary), embassy staff from Korea, leaders of the Korean Marine Equipment Association (KOMEA), and officials from Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co., Ltd (KSIT).
The ambassador noted that both sides are focused on constructing two planned dry cargo ships, marking an important step in developing bilateral relations.
Currently, several significant joint projects in shipbuilding are already being implemented between the Balkan Plant and KSIT.
Following the meeting, both parties expressed confidence that continued collaboration will elevate Turkmen-Korean relations to a new level and benefit both countries.
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