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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 held discussions with his Indonesian counterpart Arrmanatha Nasir in Atlanta, focusing on enhancing strategic communication and broadening bilateral cooperation, according to a statement from South Korea's foreign ministry. The meeting took place on Thursday (U.S. time), as both ministers were in the United States attending the G20 foreign ministers meeting scheduled for October 30-31.

This marked the first encounter between the countries' foreign ministers since Nasir assumed office on October 1. The ministers reaffirmed that bilateral relations were upgraded to a special comprehensive strategic partnership following Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Korea in April. They agreed to further develop cooperation based on this strengthened relationship, emphasizing the enhancement of strategic communication in both diplomatic and security domains.

The talks also addressed expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in defense and defense industries, trade and investment, energy, and other sectors.

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