South Korea and Malaysia signed an agreement on Monday to cooperate in supplying critical minerals from Malaysia's reserves and to boost cooperation in the defence industry as the Southeast Asian country looks to upgrade its air force jets.

On Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed crucial bilateral matters. This summit was a significant part of Anwar’s official visit to South Korea,

Visiting Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim meets with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul - Anadolu Ajansı

South Korea offers Malaysia a new fighter jet contract after North Korea and Russia strengthen defense cooperation.

The Malaysia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be finalised next year, with both countries committed to speeding up any stalled negotiations. Prime

South Korea and Malaysia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the supply of critical minerals, defense industry, and climate change initiatives. They aim for a free trade agreement by next year.

SEOUL: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday met with South Korean President Yoon Suek Yeol at the Yongsan Presidential Office, here.