Seoul, November 29, 2022, SPA -- Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing, has met with Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation of South Korea Won Hee-ryong. During the meeting, the two sides discussed frameworks for enhancing cooperation between the two friendly nations in the fields of municipalities, housing, and smart cities. They also discussed the significance of working in accordance with the terms of the executive program and exchanging experiences in a way that serves the directions of the two nations and fulfills the aspirations of their two friendly peoples. Al-Hogail praised the remarkable progress of the two friendly nations' relations, the all-encompassing cooperation between them, and the advantages that resulted from the formation of their strategic alliances and partnerships. The first Saudi-Korean Housing Cooperation Forum was inaugurated by Minister Al-Hogail and the Korean Minister of Lands, Infrastructure, and Transport. In his speech at the event, Al-Hogail emphasized that wise leadership is currently focused on enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the government role in addition to cultivating the spirit of social responsibility. On a global scale, friendly country cooperation is emphasized in order to expand and diversify the economy's resources and job opportunities. --SPA 20:33 LOCAL TIME 17:33 GMT 0023 www.spa.gov.sa/w1820111