On Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India aims to broaden its strategic ties with South Korea, focusing on critical technologies and semiconductors. Jaishankar’s goal in visiting South Korea and Japan is to strengthen ties between the two countries and look into potential areas of cooperation.
Co-chairing the 10th India-South Korea Joint Commission Meeting in Seoul, Jaishankar emphasised expanding cooperation in defence, science, technology, and trade. Focusing on trilateral cooperation and Indo-Pacific trends, discussions covered a wide range of topics, including people-to-people interactions and cultural cooperation.
S Jaishankar highlighted the special strategic partnership established during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2015 visit, stressing the need to explore new areas like nuclear cooperation and supply chain resilience. He noted growing alignment on international issues, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
Expressing optimism, Jaishankar highlighted the importance of translating goodwill into tangible outcomes, drawing on previous meetings for guidance. He congratulated Cho Tae-yul on his appointment as foreign minister and discussed cultural ties during his visit to Gimhae City.
Queen Heo Hwang-ok’s depiction of the relationship between Ayodhya and Korea highlights the profound historical and cultural ties that exist between the two countries.
