External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) held talks with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun, focusing on bilateral cooperation and the rapidly changing global situation, the leaders said.

Mr. Jaishankar is currently in South Korea on a two-day visit — the second leg of an ongoing foreign tour — after having visited Mongolia.

“It is a great pleasure to be back in Seoul and to meet you and your team today for our discussions,” Mr. Jaishankar said in his opening remarks, noting that the meeting was timely, given the state of the world and the importance of the bilateral relationship.

The talks focused on follow-up measures in the key areas of trade, investment and finance, agreed during South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to India in April.

Mr. Jaishankar emphasised that as foreign ministers, it was their responsibility to take the relationship forward and build a more forward-looking, contemporary partnership.

“The potential of our relationship remains to be realised, and from our side, there is a full commitment that we would strive to do that,” Mr. Jaishankar said, acknowledging Mr. Cho’s personal commitment to strengthening ties.

After the meeting, he posted on X, “We reviewed our cooperation across political, shipbuilding, trade, investments, defence, technology, clean energy, culture and people-to-people domains.”

Mr. Jaishankar also said the two of them discussed opportunities in areas like startups, fintech and multilateral forums, and exchanged views on developments in their respective regions and around the world. The discussions, held in Seoul, continued through lunch and went on for around three hours.

Mr. Cho said President Lee’s visit to India in April marked a turning point for elevating Korea-India relations to a new dimension.

“We welcome swift follow-up progress in areas such as trade, investment and finance and discussed how to build on these achievements,” he said in a post on X after the meeting.

Mr. Cho highlighted India’s hosting of “Korea Week” this week and how it fulfilled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to directly address challenges faced by Korean businesses in India.

“I am grateful for India’s strong support, and Korea will soon host a similar dialogue for Indian companies in Korea,” he said.

The two foreign ministers also had an in-depth discussion on the rapidly changing global landscape and agreed to maintain close communication in responding to economic implications stemming from developments in West Asia, said Mr. Cho.

Mr. Jaishankar and Mr. Cho are scheduled to meet again on Thursday (June 25, 2026) at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, where the former will deliver the keynote speech.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) held talks with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun, focusing on bilateral cooperation and the rapidly changing global situation, the leaders said.

Mr. Jaishankar is currently in South Korea on a two-day visit — the second leg of an ongoing foreign tour — after having visited Mongolia.

“It is a great pleasure to be back in Seoul and to meet you and your team today for our discussions,” Mr. Jaishankar said in his opening remarks, noting that the meeting was timely, given the state of the world and the importance of the bilateral relationship.

The talks focused on follow-up measures in the key areas of trade, investment and finance, agreed during South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to India in April.

Mr. Jaishankar emphasised that as foreign ministers, it was their responsibility to take the relationship forward and build a more forward-looking, contemporary partnership.

“The potential of our relationship remains to be realised, and from our side, there is a full commitment that we would strive to do that,” Mr. Jaishankar said, acknowledging Mr. Cho’s personal commitment to strengthening ties.

After the meeting, he posted on X, “We reviewed our cooperation across political, shipbuilding, trade, investments, defence, technology, clean energy, culture and people-to-people domains.”

Mr. Jaishankar also said the two of them discussed opportunities in areas like startups, fintech and multilateral forums, and exchanged views on developments in their respective regions and around the world. The discussions, held in Seoul, continued through lunch and went on for around three hours.

Mr. Cho said President Lee’s visit to India in April marked a turning point for elevating Korea-India relations to a new dimension.

“We welcome swift follow-up progress in areas such as trade, investment and finance and discussed how to build on these achievements,” he said in a post on X after the meeting.

Mr. Cho highlighted India’s hosting of “Korea Week” this week and how it fulfilled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to directly address challenges faced by Korean businesses in India.

“I am grateful for India’s strong support, and Korea will soon host a similar dialogue for Indian companies in Korea,” he said.

The two foreign ministers also had an in-depth discussion on the rapidly changing global landscape and agreed to maintain close communication in responding to economic implications stemming from developments in West Asia, said Mr. Cho.

Mr. Jaishankar and Mr. Cho are scheduled to meet again on Thursday (June 25, 2026) at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, where the former will deliver the keynote speech.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (May 21, 2026) inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in South Korea’s Seoul and paid tributes to the Indian soldiers during a commemorative ceremony.

The War memorial has been constructed as part of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. It stands as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and humanitarian service rendered by the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian Army and the Custodian Force of India (CFI) during the war.

Mr. Singh was joined by the Republic of Korea’s Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in unveiling the war memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul.

The two Ministers laid a wreath at the memorial and paid homage to the brave Indian soldiers, whose service continues to be remembered by the people of the Republic of Korea, with deep respect and gratitude.

The ceremony was attended by senior officials from both countries, military representatives, veterans, members of the diplomatic community and distinguished guests. The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of Korea dedicated this month in honour of Colonel Rangaraj.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the enduring legacy of India’s contribution to peace and humanitarian assistance on the Korean Peninsula and stated that the shared history and sacrifices of the two nations continue to serve as a strong foundation for the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership. He added that commemorating the role of Indian troops helps strengthen people-to-people understanding and brings renewed attention to the historic bonds between the two countries.

He also extended appreciation to the Korean government for its valuable support and cooperation in the establishment of the memorial. The Indian War Memorial has been constructed in the same area where the CFI had established the ‘HIND NAGAR’ in September 1954, housing almost 22,000 prisoners of war till their peaceful repatriation.

The commemoration served as an important effort to honour a significant yet relatively lesser-known chapter of shared India-Republic of Korea history. The contributions of Indian personnel during the Korean War remain a powerful symbol of India’s long-standing commitment to peace, humanitarian assistance and international cooperation.

The inauguration of the Indian War Memorial also marked the conclusion of Rajnath Singh’s four-day visit to Vietnam and South Korea.