India-South Korea Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue

On 13th February 2026, India and South Korea reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Special Strategic Partnership during the 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue held in Seoul.

Key Points

Broad Cooperation Areas: Discussions covered political, economic, defence, security, science & technology, cultural, and people-to-people ties.
Economic Collaboration: Focus on opportunities for Korean firms in India’s shipbuilding and maritime sectors and strengthening economic security.
Emerging Technologies: Explored joint initiatives in critical minerals, supply chains, AI, semiconductors, and green hydrogen.
Regional & Global Issues: Exchanged views on the Korean Peninsula, Indo-Pacific developments, and coordination in multilateral forums.