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Top diplomats of Korea, Indonesia agree to strengthen strategic communication

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with his Indonesian counterpart in Atlanta to discuss ways to strengthen strategic communication and expand bilateral cooperation in defense, energy and other sectors, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday. Cho met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir on Thursday (U.S. time), as the two ministers were in the United States to attend the Group of 20 (G20)…

Top diplomats of Korea, Indonesia agree to strengthen strategic communication

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Indonesian counterpart Arrmanatha Nasir held discussions in Atlanta to enhance strategic communication and deepen bilateral cooperation, according to the South Korean foreign ministry. The meeting took place on Thursday (U.S. time) during the G20 foreign ministers meeting scheduled for October 30-31. It was the first encounter between the countries' foreign ministers since Nasir assumed office on October 1.

During the talks, both sides reaffirmed that their bilateral relationship had been upgraded to a special comprehensive strategic partnership following Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's state visit to Korea in April. They further committed to expanding cooperation in various sectors, including defense, energy, trade, and investment.

The ministers also agreed to bolster strategic communication in diplomatic and security domains. This meeting marks a significant step in strengthening the strategic ties between the two nations.

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