Archive · 17 Aug 2025
India, South Korea Strengthen Ties Amidst Terrorism, Trade Talks
India and South Korea are celebrating 10 years of being close partners.
Their leaders met to talk about working together more closely, focusing on new technologies like AI and clean energy.
They also talked about trading goods and helping each other with security.
South Korea showed support for India in the fight against terrorism and they are also working to strengthen their partnership.
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with India's EAM Jaishankar to discuss cooperation.
The meeting marked the 10th anniversary of the India-Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Strategic Partnership.
Cho Hyun condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and expressed solidarity with India.
Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in areas like technology and clean energy.
Discussions covered trade, regional security, and people-to-people exchanges.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun.
- What
- India and South Korea agreed to deepen strategic cooperation.
- When
- On Saturday, August 16, 2025.
- Where
- In New Delhi.
- Why
- To strengthen their Special Strategic Partnership and address regional issues.
- Meeting Participants
- EAM S. Jaishankar and FM Cho Hyun
- Topics Discussed
- Terrorism, trade, technology, clean energy, and regional security
- Location
- New Delhi
- Partnership
- Special Strategic Partnership
- Partnership Anniversary
- 10 years
- Terrorism Condemnation
- Pahalgam attack
Sources
India, South Korea reaffirm commitment to deepening special strategic partnership
India, South Korea resolve to set ‘new industrial ambition’ in high-tech sectors
EAM Jaishankar meets new South Korean FM, pledges stronger strategic cooperation
India, South Korea resolve to set 'new industrial ambition' in high-tech sectors