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South Korea India Diplomats Review Summit Follow Up and Middle East Issues
Foreign ministers Cho Hyun and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met in Seoul on June 24 to discuss bilateral projects and the Strait of Hormuz. They also addressed North Korea and upcoming forums.
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South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met in Seoul on June 24 to review follow-up measures from an April summit and discuss the situation in the Middle East. Yonhap reported that the ministers examined progress on projects in economic, social and cultural fields stemming from the April meeting between President Lee Jae Myung and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Cho welcomed the steady implementation of those projects.
Jaishankar stressed the need to faithfully carry out measures to advance the two countries' special strategic partnership. Seoul's foreign ministry established a task force after the summit to speed up follow-up work in key areas and plans a meeting with Indian businesses operating in South Korea. India hosted Korea Week this week to improve communication with South Korean companies there.
The ministers exchanged views on the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East and its implications for global supply chains. Yonhap reported that both sides shared the view that the swift and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and free secure navigation of all vessels are critical to global security and economic stability.
They agreed to maintain close communication and support international efforts toward that goal.
Cho explained Seoul's efforts to promote peaceful coexistence with North Korea and expressed hope for India's constructive role, noting New Delhi's diplomatic channels with Pyongyang. Jaishankar is scheduled to attend the Jeju Forum on June 25.
