▲ Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back (L) poses with Daiga Mierina, speaker of Latvia's parliament, during their meeting at the defense ministry in Seoul on April 29, 2026, in this photo provided by the defense ministry. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Defense minister voices hope for greater defense industry partnership with Latvia

By Kim Seung-yeon

SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back expressed hope Wednesday for expanding defense industry partnership between South Korea and Latvia, as he met with the speaker of the Latvian parliament, Seoul's defense ministry said.

Ahn made the remarks during a meeting with Daiga Mierina, speaker of the Saeima, highlighting South Korea's advanced defense technology and stable production and military logistics support capabilities, the ministry said in a release.

The two sides shared understanding that cooperation, in such areas as drones and anti-drone systems, can lead to industry partnerships and efforts to stabilize supply chains.

"They agreed to work together to further develop bilateral cooperation in these areas in a future-oriented and mutually beneficial manner," it said.

Sharing the view on growing uncertainties from the current international security landscape, they also agreed to continue strengthening strategic communication to ensure peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Europe.

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