UAE–South Korea: Khaldoon advances agreements ahead of possible presidential visit

29 September 2026

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Abu Dhabi's Executive Affairs Authority Chairman and the UAE's Special Envoy to South Korea,

Khaldoon Al Mubarak, met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik in Seoul to discuss next steps in bilateral cooperation. His visit focused on outstanding issues and priorities shaping the partnership's next phase.

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