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Jaishankar holds talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul and speaks at Jeju Forum
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea from 24-25 June 2026. He held talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul on the follow-up to Korean President Lee Jae Myung's April 2026 State Visit to India, met Director of National Security Wi Sung-lac, and delivered the keynote address at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity.
Source: Visit of External Affairs Minister to the Republic of Korea (June 24-25, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
State Visit of Korean President yields four joint documents and 15 MoUs and frameworks
Outcomes of the State Visit included the Joint Strategic Vision, a shipbuilding and maritime framework, and joint statements on sustainability and energy resource security. Fifteen MoUs and frameworks covered ports, steel, SMEs, digital payments, science and climate. Announcements included the ROK joining the International Solar Alliance and marking 2028-29 as the Year of India-ROK Friendship.
Source: List of Outcomes: State Visit of President of Republic of Korea to India (April 19-21, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Korea set out framework for partnership in shipbuilding, shipping and ports
India and the ROK adopted a Comprehensive Framework for Partnership in Shipbuilding, Shipping and Maritime Logistics. It notes a non-binding MOU involving HD KSOE for a large greenfield shipyard in southern India, a KOICA skill training project, the opening of a KOMEA branch in Mumbai, and an MOU on port development.
Source: India-ROK Comprehensive Framework for Partnership in Shipbuilding, Shipping and Maritime Logistics, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Korea adopt Joint Strategic Vision for 2026-2030 during President Lee's State Visit
During President Lee Jae Myung's State Visit to India from 19-21 April 2026, the two leaders announced a Joint Strategic Vision for the Special Strategic Partnership for 2026-2030. They agreed to annual leader-level meetings, launched an Economic Security Dialogue, decided to resume CEPA upgrade negotiations, and welcomed the ROK joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans initiative.
Source: Joint Strategic Vision for India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Korea issue joint statement on climate, ocean and Arctic cooperation
India and the ROK agreed to strengthen cooperation on climate change, maritime and Arctic issues. They welcomed an MOC under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, an MOU on climate and environment cooperation, the ROK joining the International Solar Alliance and India joining the Global Green Growth Institute.
Source: India - Republic of Korea Joint Statement on Cooperation in the field of Sustainability, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Joint statement commits India and Korea to cooperation on energy resource security
India and the ROK issued a joint statement on energy resource security. They will endeavour to maintain a stable supply of energy resources to each other, including open trade in naphtha and other petroleum products, explore collaboration among LNG-consuming countries, and strengthen shipbuilding cooperation, including setting up shipyards in India.
Source: India- Republic of Korea Joint Statement on Energy Resource Security, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Secretary (East) and Korean First Vice Foreign Minister hold consultations in New Delhi
Secretary (East) P. Kumaran held consultations with First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo in New Delhi on 20th March 2026. They reviewed bilateral relations, agreed that shipbuilding and the maritime sector is a key priority, and agreed to explore critical minerals, AI, digital technologies and sustainability. Park also called on External Affairs Minister Jaishankar.
Source: India-ROK Secretary (East) - Vice Minister Consultations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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