South Korea, Netherlands hold inaugural 2+2 ministerial meeting in Seoul

By Choi Youn-sun Posted : February 11, 2026, 15:02 Updated : February 11, 2026, 15:02
Foreign and trade ministers of South Korea and the Netherlands attend a meeting in Seoul on Feb. 11, 2026. Yonhap
SEOUL, February 11 (AJP) - South Korea and the Netherlands held a meeting attended by high-ranking foreign and trade officials from both countries in Seoul on Wednesday.

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with their Dutch counterparts David van Weel and Aukje de Vries for the inaugural 2+2 ministerial dialogue.

Pointing to a shift in the geopolitical environment with the spread of protectionism, they discussed ways to deepen cooperation across a wide range of areas, including emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and supply chains for semiconductors and critical minerals.

They also adopted a joint statement pledging to strengthen strategic cooperation.

The next meeting will be held in two years in The Hague.

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