Athens:National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik discussed bolstering cooperation between South Korea and Greece in defense and high-tech industries during a meeting with Greek lawmakers. His office reported the meeting took place in Athens, where Cho elaborated on South Korea's economic strategies in sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, culture, defense, energy, and manufacturing.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Cho emphasized the potential for South Korea and Greece to achieve mutual growth through deeper collaboration. He expressed optimism about South Korean companies contributing to the enhancement of Greece's naval capabilities via partnerships in shipbuilding and defense.
Ioannis Plakiotakis, the first vice speaker of the Greek parliament, acknowledged the robust economic partnership in shipping and shipbuilding between the two nations. He noted that their relationship has grown to include tourism and culture and underscored the need for direct flights between Seoul and Athens to further support tourism.
Representatives from South Korean companies active in Greece were also present at the discussions.