SEOUL (Feb 14, 2026) — India and the Republic of Korea (RoK) reaffirmed their Special Strategic Partnership during the 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) held on February 13. Co-chaired by Secretary (East) P. Kumaran and RoK Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo, the meeting set a roadmap for increased cooperation in 2026.

Key Outcomes

• Emerging Tech: Both nations agreed to collaborate on AI, semiconductors, and green hydrogen, with South Korea’s Deputy PM set to visit India for the upcoming AI Impact Summit.
• Economic Security: India highlighted major opportunities for Korean firms in shipbuilding and maritime sectors, emphasizing the need for resilient supply chains and critical mineral partnerships.
• Defense & Regional Stability: The dialogue focused on sustaining regional security in the Indo-Pacific and addressing developments on the Korean Peninsula.
• High-Level Exchanges: The sides planned for a Foreign Ministers-led Joint Commission Meeting and a potential leaders' summit later this year.

The dialogue concluded with a shared commitment to elevate bilateral trade, which reached a record $28 billion last year, toward a $50 billion target by 2030.