Jaishankar calls for closer cooperation with South Korea at Jeju Forum
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited South Korea to advocate for stronger bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding, health, and defense. He also emphasized the need for the Global South to play a larger role in driving global economic growth.
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Reflects India's strategic efforts to diversify its international partnerships and influence the geopolitical landscape of the Global South.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday (June 25, 2026) said that India and South Korea “must cooperate more closely” in fields like ship-building, health, infrastructure and defence.
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