External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a phone call with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to talk about bilateral relations and the current situation in West Asia. Cho highlighted the special bond formed between the leaders during last year’s summits, aiming for this year’s exchanges to enhance ties further. Both ministers also addressed the Korean Peninsula’s situation and the impact of Middle East developments on global security and the economy.
EAM Jaishankar echoed Cho’s sentiments, expressing India’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations through increased high-level exchanges, especially focusing on expanding strategic economic cooperation. The ministers agreed to maintain close communication regarding national security measures in response to Middle East developments. This conversation occurred amidst ongoing conflicts in West Asia following US-Israel strikes on Iran in February.
India and South Korea recently held the sixth Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue, where they reviewed various aspects of their relationship, including economic issues, security, defense, and people-to-people ties. The dialogue, co-chaired by officials from both countries, aimed to strengthen their Special Strategic Partnership further. Last November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, emphasizing the momentum in their partnership and discussing deepening economic ties.
