S. Korea supports Egypt in war against terrorism: ambassador

CAIRO - 21 February 2018: Newly appointed South Korean Ambassador to Egypt Yoon Yeo-cheol stressed on Wednesday Seoul’s support for Egypt in its war against terrorism.

South Korea wishes safety and stability for the Egyptian people, the diplomat addressed the first press conference since he assumed the post.

Yoon also lauded the development achieved in relations between Cairo and Seoul following Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s historic visit to South Korea in March 2016.

The new ambassador also revealed that the South Korean defense minister intends to visit Egypt soon in response to his Egyptian counterpart’s visit to Seoul.

In this regard, Yoon said South Korea supports cooperation with Egypt as regards exporting arms to Cairo.