Atlanta:Foreign Minister Cho Hyun of South Korea met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir in Atlanta to discuss strengthening strategic communication and expanding bilateral cooperation in various sectors, as announced by Seoul's foreign ministry.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the meeting between Cho and Nasir occurred while both ministers were in the United States for the Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers' meeting scheduled for October 30-31. This marked the first meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers since Nasir took office on October 1.
During their discussions, the ministers recalled the elevation of bilateral ties to a special comprehensive strategic partnership during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's state visit to South Korea in April. They agreed to further develop cooperation based on this upgraded relationship and to strengthen strategic communication in diplomatic and security fields.
The ministers explored ways to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in defense, trade, investment, energy, and advanced technology sectors. Cho also requested that the Indonesian government continue to support South Korean companies operating in Indonesia to ensure smooth business operations.