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| Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup, left, and his Polish counterpart, Mariusz Blaszczak, pose for a photo during a visit to a firing range in Torun, Poland, Feb. 23, to inspect a firing drill of K9 self-propelled howitzers, which Korea has exported to Poland, in this photo released by the Korean defense ministry. Yonhap |
Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup is set to depart for Poland on Wednesday for talks on bilateral defense cooperation and an expansion of arms exports, the defense ministry said.
During the four-day visit, Lee will meet his Polish counterpart, Mariusz Blaszczak, to discuss ways to deepen their strategic partnership in the field of defense and boost arms cooperation, according to the ministry.
Lee is also set to examine ongoing preparations by Korean firms taking part in the 31st International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO, set to kick off next week, and hold talks with businesses on expanding arms exports.
The ministry said Lee's visit would help expand defense and arms exports to Poland. (Yonhap)
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