South Korea's Yoon, Malaysia's Anwar agree to cooperate in defence, minerals


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

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also shared their commitment at a summit to conclude a free trade agreement by next year, which would include additional areas such as services, investment, and green energy, Yoon's office said.

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