South Korea's Finance Minister Meets with Gulf Ambassadors

South Korea's Ministry of Finance announced a meeting between Finance Minister Ko Yun-chol and ambassadors from Gulf countries. They discussed economic cooperation and joint projects.

South Korea's Ministry of Finance said on Sunday that Finance Minister Ko Yun-chol met with ambassadors from Gulf countries to enhance cooperation. During the meeting, the parties discussed bilateral economic relations and the prospects for further developing partnership. They also explored opportunities for joint investments and projects in various economic sectors. The Finance Minister emphasized the importance of relations with Gulf states and expressed interest in deepening cooperation.

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