Seoul, Sep 9 || A British aircraft carrier has conducted drills in waters off South Korea's port city of Busan, sending a clear signal of bolstering strategic partnership between the two nations, officials said.
The 65,000-tonne HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier held an aerial capability demonstration in international waters off Busan on Monday, involving F-35B stealth fighter jets embarked on the warship, according to a statement released by the British Embassy in Seoul.
"The visit of HMS Prince of Wales to Korean waters highlights the UK's strong commitment to a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific, and showcases the depth of our partnership with Korea," said Colin Crooks, the British ambassador to South Korea, in the statement.
The drills by Britain's flagship aircraft carrier in waters off South Korea sent a "clear signal: the UK means to deepen its strategic partnership with Korea and to contribute meaningfully to the security architecture of the region," according to the statement.