On July 28, Jin Young-seung, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, held a coordination call with General Raja Subramani, the newly appointed Indian Defense Minister. They discussed ways to enhance military exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, as well as regional security issues.
Chairman Jin congratulated General Subramani on his appointment and expressed deep gratitude for India's contributions to South Korea during the Korean War, including the dispatch of a medical support team. He emphasized the importance of building on this historical trust and friendship to further develop military cooperation between the two nations.
Both sides shared their perspectives on the current security situation in the Indo-Pacific region and agreed on the necessity of close international cooperation in light of increasing uncertainties in the regional security environment, including North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
They also praised the tangible results of their ongoing military education, personnel exchanges, maritime security cooperation, and defense collaboration, including the K-9 howitzer. They noted that the participation of the South Korean Navy in the multinational maritime exercise 'MILAN' hosted by India in February this year has further strengthened interoperability and cooperation between their navies.
The call aimed to solidify trust and camaraderie between the two militaries and to expand cooperation across various fields.
Chairman Jin congratulated General Subramani on his appointment and expressed deep gratitude for India's contributions to South Korea during the Korean War, including the dispatch of a medical support team. He emphasized the importance of building on this historical trust and friendship to further develop military cooperation between the two nations.
Both sides shared their perspectives on the current security situation in the Indo-Pacific region and agreed on the necessity of close international cooperation in light of increasing uncertainties in the regional security environment, including North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
They also praised the tangible results of their ongoing military education, personnel exchanges, maritime security cooperation, and defense collaboration, including the K-9 howitzer. They noted that the participation of the South Korean Navy in the multinational maritime exercise 'MILAN' hosted by India in February this year has further strengthened interoperability and cooperation between their navies.
The call aimed to solidify trust and camaraderie between the two militaries and to expand cooperation across various fields.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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