QSA's Week in Defence (#4, 2024)
Canada-ROK defence talks; Halifax-class frigate contract; cyber security guidelines; military space strategy; NATO Baltic mission insights.
Start Date: 2024-10-26
End Date: 2024-11-01
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Canada and Republic of Korea Forge Strategic Defence Partnership
On November 1, Canadian and South Korean defence and foreign ministers held their inaugural 2+2 Ministerial Meeting in Ottawa. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, addressing North Korea's military activities, and strengthening security in the Indo-Pacific region. Both countries condemned North Korea's cooperation with Russia and agreed to launch the Canada-Korea Indo-Pacific Dialogue. Canada also committed to supporting South Korea's efforts in multilateral sanctions against North Korea and exploring defence equipment cooperation. This meeting marks a significant step in deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca', 'Announcements: www.canada.ca']
