External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a delegation-level meeting with Cho Hyun, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK), on August 17, 2025. The meeting primarily focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including trade, defense, and technology, as well as deepening the long-standing Special Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Jaishankar also expressed gratitude for South Korea’s condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and discussed key regional and global issues. During the meeting, Jaishankar expressed his intention to build on the long-standing relationship between India and South Korea.