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India, South Korea Boost Strategic Ties in High-Level Dialogue

India and South Korea have held their sixth Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue, co-chaired by senior diplomats from both nations. The dialogue reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including economic, security, and cultural ties. This follows recent parliamentary exchanges aimed at strengthening the Special Strategic Partnership. The relationship, elevated to this status in 2015, celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2023.

Key Points: India-South Korea Enhance Special Strategic Partnership

  • 6th Foreign Policy Dialogue held
  • Parliamentary cooperation discussed
  • Economic & defence ties reviewed
  • 50-year diplomatic milestone marked
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India and South Korea work on further enhancing Special Strategic Partnership

India and South Korea review bilateral ties, agree to enhance their Special Strategic Partnership through high-level diplomatic and parliamentary exchanges.

"They also shared their perspectives on the issues of regional and global significance and agreed to work to further enhance the Special Strategic Partnership - Indian Embassy in South Korea"

Seoul, Feb 13

India and South Korea held the sixth Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue on Friday, reviewing bilateral ties, including sharing the views on high-level exchanges, economic and commercial issues, security and defence, science and technology, cultural and people-to-people ties. The two sides also agreed to work to further enhance Special Strategic Partnership between both nations.

Secretary (East) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran and South Korea's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Yoon-joo co-chaired the meeting.

"Secretary (East) P. Kumaran co-chaired 6th Foreign policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) with Park Yoon-joo and reviewed the whole gamut of the bilateral relations including sharing the views on high-level exchanges, economic and commercial issues, security, defence, S&T, Cultural and People to People ties," India's Embassy in South Korea stated on X after the meeting.

"They also shared their perspectives on the issues of regional and global significance and agreed to work to further enhance the Special Strategic Partnership," it added.

On January 30, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh met parliamentary delegation from South Korea led by National Assembly Deputy Speaker Lee Hack-young as the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen Special Strategic Partnership and parliamentary cooperation.

"Delighted to meet with a Parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Korea led by Dy. Speaker National Assembly Mr. Lee Hack-young. We discussed various avenues for further strengthening our 'Special Strategic Partnership' and Parliamentary cooperation," Harivansh posted on X following the meeting.

Earlier on January 14, India's Ambassador to South Korea Gourangalal Das held a meeting with South Korea National Assembly Deputy Speaker Lee Hack-young and Representatives - Song Jae-bong and Jeong Hyekyeong.

Following the meeting, the Indian Embassy in South Korea posted on X: "Ambassador Gourangalal Das met Deputy Speaker Lee Hack-young along with Rep. Jeong Hyekyeong and Rep. Song Jae-bong (DPK) at the National Assembly and explored new ways to strengthen parliamentary ties, foster bilateral cooperation, and address the issues of mutual interest."

Last November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. This was their second meeting in 2025 following their talks on the sidelines of G7 Summit in Canada.

"Had a wonderful meeting with President Mr. Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea during the Johannesburg G20 Summit. This is our second meeting this year, indicative of the strong momentum in our Special Strategic Partnership. We exchanged perspectives to further deepen our economic and investment linkages," PM Modi posted on X following the meeting.

India and South Korea established diplomatic ties in 1973 while consular relations between two nations were established in 1962, according to Indian Embassy in South Korea statement. The countries formed a "Strategic Partnership" in 2010, which was elevated to 'Special Strategic Partnership' in 2015 during PM Modi's State visit to South Korea. The two countries commemorated 50 years of diplomatic ties in 2023.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector, I hope this leads to easier visas and more exchange programs for Indian engineers and students. The cultural exchange part is crucial too - K-dramas are already popular, let's get more Indian content to Korea!
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Vikram M
Good strategic move. In today's geopolitics, having strong partners like South Korea balances our foreign policy. Hope the defence cooperation part includes joint development, not just buying their equipment. Atmanirbhar Bharat should be the focus.
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Priya S
While high-level dialogues are important, I hope the "people-to-people" ties get real focus. Making travel easier, direct flights to more cities, and cultural festivals would mean more than just diplomatic statements. Let's see some concrete action.
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Rohit P
Korea's manufacturing excellence combined with India's market and talent is a win-win. Samsung and Hyundai are already here, let's get more such investments. Also, time to learn from their discipline and work ethic!
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Michael C
The article mentions many meetings but little on tangible outcomes. It's good to have dialogue, but citizens want to see results - maybe faster clearances for Korean companies or more Indian products in Korean stores. Hope the next update has more specifics.

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