The Korea Times
Turkish ambassador to Korea Salih Murat Tamer made a pitch for deeper bilateral ties, arguing that his country's geographic position, energy infrastructure and deliberate neutrality in regional conflicts make it a natural and reliable partner for Seoul amid growing global uncertainty. Speaking at a press conference at the Turkish Embassy in Seoul, April 21, Tamer highlighted Turkey’s strategic position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, noting that the country has accumulated significant experience in “managing crises” over decades and continues to operate with strategic insight shaped by that history. The ambassador went on to stress that this positioning makes Turkey a complementary partner to Korea and called for stronger bilateral cooperation. “Turkey has worked to diversify energy sources and establish a stable, uninterrupted energy network connecting East and West,” Tamer said. “With advanced transportation and logistics infrastructure, Turkey has become a key hub in global trade. In this regard, Turkey serves as a reliable and complementary partner for Korea, which
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