The Defence Minister of Republic of Korea Mr. Kim Jang Soo called on the Indian Defence Minister Mr.AK Antony in Defence Headquarters here today. The two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest. Various steps to strengthen the existing Defence Cooperation between both the countries were also discussed, which includes training of Armed Forces personnel, exchange of visits and strengthening the mutual cooperation between the Coast Guard of two countries and widening the scope of sea-lane communications.

India and Republic of Korea had signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Logistics and Supplies in the year 2005. This was the first ever visit by any Korean Defence Minister to India. The visit by the Korean Defence Minister is expected to give a boost to the existing Defence Cooperation between India and Republic of Korea.

Mr. Soo who is on a four-day State visit to India, arrived on May 28, 2007 and visited Taj Mahal at Agra. The Korean Defence Minister will visit Western Naval Command Headquarters at Mumbai later today.