Poland and South Korea have formed a security agreement to enhance their military and economic relationships.

In a display of solidarity and shared concerns, South Korea and Poland came together on Wednesday to sign a cooperation agreement. Despite the vast distance between the two nations, they have found common ground in their democratic values and mutual worries about the global security situation.

The foreign ministers of South Korea, Cho Tae-yul, and Poland, Radek Sikorski, signed an action plan outlining their relationship in various areas such as politics, economy, defense, and culture. This plan will guide their partnership through 2028. Cho emphasized the need to strengthen their cooperation in transregional security, encompassing both Europe and the Indo-Pacific region. He also mentioned their partnership with NATO and other allies in the Indo-Pacific, including Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

South Korea and Poland have been strategic partners since 2013, with South Korea emerging as a major supplier of weapons as Poland carries out a significant investment program to modernize its armed forces. Sikorski noted that Poland is the largest recipient of Korean military equipment worldwide and expressed interest in further developing this cooperation by potentially relocating production and technology transfer to Poland. He also highlighted Poland's potential to serve as a hub for promoting Korean military equipment in Europe and assisting in the rebuilding of Ukraine.

Both nations share concerns about the situation in Ukraine, which lies on Poland's eastern border and has caused concern for NATO's eastern flank. They have also been actively involved in providing aid to Ukraine, with South Korea announcing a new assistance package of over USD 2 billion to address urgent needs in energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and education.

Sikorski and Cho also discussed expanding access to Polish food products in the South Korean market. Cho highlighted the growing economic ties between the two nations, with Poland being Korea's fifth-largest trading partner within the EU and Korea becoming the largest Asian investor in Poland.

Their partnership is a testament to the trust and potential both nations see in each other's economic future. As democratic allies, South Korea and Poland stand united in their efforts to promote global security and prosperity.

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