Strengthening Ties: India and South Korea's New Industrial Ambitions

India and South Korea are set to elevate their strategic partnership by establishing new industrial ambitions in vital sectors such as semiconductors, defence, clean energy, and artificial intelligence. This development follows productive talks between India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun.

The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, with special attention to high-tech sectors and trade dynamics. Both ministers reviewed the progress in numerous domains including politics, security, technology, and people-to-people exchanges, underlining shared democratic values and mutual economic interests.

Jaishankar expressed gratitude for South Korea's support during challenging times, highlighting converging interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The progress in their 'Special Strategic Partnership,' which marks a decade, reflects a robust commitment to peace and stability.

(With inputs from agencies.)