Mohammed Al Bawardi, the Minister of State for Defence Affairs, embarked on an official visit to South Korea.
Mr Al Bawardi was greeted by Jeong Kyeong-doo, South Korea's minister of defence, at a welcome ceremony held in the capital, Seoul.
The two men held high-level talks about defence and military issues.
Mr Al Bawardi received a guard of honour during the colourful event.