New Delhi: Jaishankar of Foreign Minister (EAM) welcomed Foreign Minister of Republic of Korea (Rok) on Saturday, described it as a “very special privilege” to host an old friend as a new ally.Congratulating Cho Hyun on his recent appointment, Eam said that his journey “a day after your National Day, and after our National Day, we say a lot about what we join the relationship,” and greetings on Korea’s National liberation day.Highlighting the importance of the journey, he said that it marks the 10th anniversary of the special strategic partnership between India and South Korea, remembering his presence with the Prime Minister when he met President Yun in Canada, Canada, a meeting that had “very strong bonding”.On 22 April, expressing gratitude for South Korea’s condemnation of the Pahgam terror attack, Eam noted the active association of ROK with India’s parliamentary delegation during Seoul’s visit. He said that the discussion would cover “defense, security, business, economics, connectivity, people’s relationship with people”, and hoped for “a very good, productive meeting”.Cho Hyun reached New Delhi on Friday evening for his first visit, strengthening bilateral relations.Mea spokesperson Randhir Jaywal welcomed him, saying, “The FM Cho Hyun of the Republic of Korea is warmly welcome as he comes to New Delhi on his first visit to India. India-South Korea’s special strategic partnership is strong and has moved towards the future.”With India’s Independence Day along with Korea’s liberation day, Cho Hyun raised his greetings after the Foreign Minister wished Jaishankar. He wrote on X, “Dear Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, thank you honestly for your hot greetings on Korea’s National Liberation Day. Today is also India’s Independence Day, and I expand my heartiest greetings. I am ready to deepen the close friendship and cooperation between my two countries. I hope to see you soon!”Jaishankar shared a snippeat at the meeting of Prime Minister Modi at the meeting of South Korean President Lee J. Mayung at the G7 Summit in Canada, which said, “FM Cho Hyun, Sarkar and the people of the Republic of Korea were heartily congratulated on his National liberation day. Ready to welcome you to India. ,Marking the ceremonies, the Korean Embassy in India released a video of diplomats wishing India a pleasant Independence Day in Hindi, while the Indian Embassy in Seoul celebrated the 79th Independence Day with lively cultural performance by migrants.
