Iraqi Minister of Defense Thabet Mohammad Al-Abbasi met with his South Korean counterpart Shin Won-sik during an official visit to Seoul in March 2024.
During the meeting, Al-Abbasi and Won-sik discussed defense cooperation in several fields.
Al-Abbasi also received a briefing on the M-SAM air defense system from LIG Nex1 officials.
Note that the Iraqi Ministry of Defense expressed interest in procuring the M-SAM.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The status of talks concerning the M-SAM
- The reason for Iraq to procure the M-SAM
- The sources for funding a deal
- The U.S. views on defense cooperation between Iraq and South Korea
The note also highlights the potential areas of defense cooperation between the two countries.
