South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin met with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on June 24 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul to discuss key bilateral issues and regional and international developments.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Park welcomed Jaishankar, who was visiting South Korea for the first time in two years, and noted that both governments have been successfully implementing various economic, social, and cultural initiatives since Indian President Jae-myung Lee's state visit to India in April.
Jaishankar expressed his desire to strengthen the special strategic partnership between the two countries, building on the friendship established during Park's tenure as South Korea's ambassador to India, and emphasized the importance of effectively following up on the outcomes of the recent summit.
Park highlighted the ongoing 'Korea Week' event organized by the Indian Prime Minister's Office as a significant achievement in implementing the summit's follow-up actions and provided details about the 'Korea-India Practical Cooperation Team' launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in April.
The two ministers shared assessments of the situation in the Middle East and supply chain issues, exchanging views on these topics. They agreed on the importance of the swift and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the free and secure navigation of all vessels, recognizing that these factors are crucial for security and economic stability. Both sides committed to maintaining close communication and continuing to participate in international efforts to address these challenges.
Park also discussed the government's efforts for peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula and expressed hope for India's constructive role in maintaining diplomatic communication with North Korea to foster an environment conducive to peace.
Jaishankar is scheduled to attend the Jeju Forum for Peace and Security alongside Park in Jeju Island.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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