South Korean defense minister Lee Jong-sup will embark on an official visit to Poland from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, according to a press briefing by a defense ministry spokesperson on Wednesday. On Aug. 31, Lee will inspect ongoing preparations by South Korean firms participating in the 31st International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) — Poland’s annual national defense exhibition — and later meet with Polish defense minister Mariusz Blaszczak. The meeting will focus on fortifying the two countries’ strategic defense partnership and broadening defense cooperation.

Lee will also meet with South Korean defense companies’ representatives in Warsaw the following day.