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

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• The dialogue was co-chaired by P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Park Yoon-joo, First Vice Foreign Minister of South Korea.

• Both sides agreed to deepen engagement in 2026 through high-level visits, ministerial exchanges and joint commission meetings to advance bilateral cooperation.

• Comprehensive discussions covered political, economic, defence, security, science and technology, cultural and people-to-people cooperation between the two nations.

• India highlighted opportunities for Korean companies in shipbuilding and maritime sectors, while calling for enhanced collaboration on economic security.

• The delegations explored joint initiatives in critical minerals, resilient supply chains and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, semiconductors and green hydrogen.

• Both countries agreed to intensify cultural exchanges and people-to-people interactions to strengthen mutual understanding and long-term partnership.

• The dialogue included discussions on regional and global issues, including developments on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region.

• During his visit, Kumaran met Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and other senior officials to further consolidate the India–Republic of Korea strategic partnership.