Saudi Arabia, Korea discuss maritime transport cooperation

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser met with Korean Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Cho, Seung-hwan, during his visit to Seoul.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the field of maritime transport and ports.

After the meeting, Al-Jasser signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean minister for mutual recognition of the certificate of competency of seafarers from both countries.

The agreement aims to streamline the seafarers’ business process flows between Saudi Arabia and Korea.