Key Highlights from S. Jaishankar's Speech at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity 2026
India-South Korea Cooperation
- Fields of Cooperation: Emphasized the need for closer cooperation in ship-building, health, infrastructure, and defense.
- Strategic Partnership: Highlighted the importance of economic and technology partnerships, political and strategic cooperation, and people-to-people ties between India and South Korea.
Global South and International Cooperation
- Global South Opportunities: Called for greater capacity and opportunities for the Global South to create new growth factors.
- Addressing Global Issues: Stressed the importance of international cooperation on pandemics, terrorism, and climate change.
Bilateral Talks with South Korea
- High-level Meetings: Met with former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and former Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar.
- Talks with South Korean Counterpart: Held discussions with Cho Hyun on bilateral cooperation and global issues.
- Trade and Investment Focus: Talks included follow-up measures on trade, investment, and finance agreed during South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's visit to India.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his visit to South Korea, highlighted the need for closer cooperation between India and South Korea in various sectors. He emphasized the significance of partnerships to stabilize the global order and address international issues effectively, including those impacting the Global South. The visit also included strategic discussions with South Korean leaders and reaffirming bilateral commitments.
