The Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) mentioned Jaishankar and Hyun agreed to set new industrial ambitions, particularly in high-tech sectors akin to AI, semiconductors, clear power, shipbuilding, and the defence business.
The ministers took inventory of bilateral cooperation, together with within the political, safety, commerce and financial system, technological, and people-to-people domains, it mentioned.
In a social media publish, Jaishankar described the talks as “productive”.
“Held productive discussions on advancing our bilateral cooperation in commerce, manufacturing, maritime and people-to-people exchanges in addition to new alternatives in AI, semiconductors, clear power and defence,” he mentioned. Jaishankar mentioned he and Hyun additionally exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific area and up to date world developments. “Appreciated our deepening convergences and rising engagement as our Particular Strategic Partnership completes 10 years,” he added. In his opening remarks on the assembly, Jaishankar additionally thanked Seoul for its condemnation of the horrific April 22 Pahalgam terror assault.
The exterior affairs minister additionally made a point out of Seoul's help to an Indian parliamentary delegation that visited South Korea within the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.
“You have got been barely a month within the job (because the overseas minister), the truth that you're right here actually a day after your Nationwide Day, and our Nationwide Day, says so much actually concerning the worth we connect to the connection,” Jaishankar mentioned.
The India-South Korea ties have been on an upswing in the previous couple of years, particularly within the areas of commerce and defence.
The MEA mentioned Jaishankar and Hyun reaffirmed the sturdy and rising “particular strategic partnership” between the 2 international locations.
The partnership is rooted in shared democratic values, mutual belief, shared financial pursuits, and dedication to regional and world peace and stability, it mentioned.
“The ministers additionally shared their evaluation on regional and world problems with frequent curiosity,” the MEA mentioned in a press release.
