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기사입력 : 2025.11.28 08:39
During
his state visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Lee Jae-myung on
the 19thcalled for Korea and the UAE to jointly create future growth
engines through AI-centered advanced industrial cooperation. He further
proposed deepening collaboration in clean energy and defense to secure momentum
for the two countries to grow into global leaders.
President
Lee made the remarks at the Korea–UAE Business Roundtable held at a hotel in
Abu Dhabi, emphasizing the need to expand exchanges between the governments and
companies of both nations.
In his
keynote address, President Lee highlighted that Korea and the UAE have evolved
into true brother nations and partners, Rafiq, through cooperation such as
the construction of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and the deployment of the
Akh Unit. He underscored that Korea is the UAE’s optimal partner as it pursues
its ambitious goal of becoming the world’s top nation by 2071. In Arabic, Rafiq
refers to a companion who journeys together over a long path.
President
Lee outlined three strategic directions for a future-oriented partnership
designed to guide bilateral cooperation over the next century. He stressed the
creation of new growth engines through accelerated collaboration in AI and
advanced industries, the strengthening of momentum through deeper cooperation
in clean energy and defense, and the expansion of people-to-people and cultural
ties through enhanced soft cooperation.
On AI
collaboration, President Lee said the visit had upgraded the strategic
partnership in industry and advanced technology, paving the way for accelerated
cooperation in cutting-edge fields ranging from AI data centers to
biotechnology. He noted that Korea’s semiconductor technologies, including HBM,
along with its EPC capabilities, position it as the UAE’s most reliable partner
as the country seeks to establish itself as a global AI hub by 2031.
Turning
to clean energy and defense cooperation, President Lee emphasized that
combining the UAE’s substantial solar power potential with Korea’s advanced
battery technology would significantly contribute to achieving carbon
neutrality by 2050 and fostering new eco-friendly industries. He added that
Korea could further support the development of the UAE’s nuclear power sector
by building local facilities related to nuclear fuel and electricity,
expressing hope for mutually beneficial cooperation.
In
closing, President Lee observed that the two countries share similarities in
their security environments and geopolitical contexts, as well as a strong
focus on people. He concluded that if Korea and the UAE complement each other
in advanced industries and culture while expanding exchanges between leaders
and citizens, they can achieve true joint prosperity as brother nations.
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