External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, on Sunday on the sidelines of the ASEAN meetings in Malaysia to discuss cooperation in automotive, electronics, semiconductors, defence and shipbuilding.
Following their meeting, EAM Jaishankar posted on X, “Delighted to meet FM Cho Hyun of RoK, on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings in Malaysia. Appreciate the deepening of our Special Strategic Partnership. Discussed cooperation in automotive, electronics, semiconductor, defence and shipbuilding.”
Cho Hyun said the two leaders agreed to further advance the Special Strategic Partnership as it marks its 10th anniversary. They also exchanged views on the Korean Peninsula and regional affairs.
Responding to EAM Jaishankar’s post, Cho Hyun wrote, “Met with Dr S. Jaishankar in Kuala Lumpur — our second meeting in two months. We agreed to further advance the Special Strategic Partnership as it marks its 10th anniversary, and to continue high-level exchanges. Discussed expanding ties in trade, investment, supply chains, critical tech, and defence, and sought India’s support for Korean companies. Also exchanged views on the Korean Peninsula and regional affairs.”
EAM Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Malaysia, will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Earlier on Sunday, PM Modi participated virtually in the ASEAN-India Summit.
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the East Asia Summit would provide an opportunity to deliberate on challenges to peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and exchange views on regional and international developments.
The meeting between EAM Jaishankar and Cho Hyun comes two months after their August meeting in Delhi.
During that discussion, the leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, manufacturing, maritime matters, people-to-people exchanges and new opportunities in AI, semiconductors, clean energy and defence.
In August, EAM Jaishankar had posted on X, “Delighted to meet FM South Korea Cho Hyun this morning. Held productive discussions on advancing our bilateral cooperation in trade, manufacturing, maritime & people-to-people exchanges as well as new opportunities in AI, semiconductors, clean energy and defence. Also exchanged perspectives on Indo-Pacific and contemporary global developments. Appreciated our deepening convergences and growing engagement as our Special Strategic Partnership completes 10 years.”
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