India and South Korea reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Special Strategic Partnership during the 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) held in Seoul.

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• The 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) was held in Seoul to review and deepen bilateral cooperation.
• The dialogue was co-chaired by P. Kumaran, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, and Park Yoon-joo, First Vice Foreign Minister of South Korea.
• India–South Korea relations were elevated to a Special Strategic Partnership in 2015.
• Both sides agreed to enhance high-level visits and joint commission meetings in 2026 to strengthen diplomatic coordination.
• Key areas of cooperation include defence, security, science and technology, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
• Economic cooperation focused on shipbuilding, maritime infrastructure, economic security, and resilient supply chains.
• Critical minerals cooperation was discussed, given their importance for semiconductors, renewable energy, and defence technologies.
• Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and green hydrogen were identified as priority sectors.
• Regional discussions covered developments in the Indo-Pacific and the Korean Peninsula, emphasising peace and a rules-based order.
• On the sidelines, P. Kumaran met Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to further strengthen bilateral ties.