Korea-India National Security Office Strategic Dialogue... Discussion on Expanding 'Supply Chain' Cooperation

Held in Seoul Ahead of India G20 Summit... Strengthening Strategic Communication and Cooperation

The Korea-India National Security Office Strategic Dialogue was held on the morning of the 23rd at the Yongsan Presidential Office. This was the first meeting since the launch of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, and both countries agreed to further expand cooperation in supply chains. This strategic dialogue was arranged in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Korea-India diplomatic relations, ahead of the G20 Summit to be held in India next month. Kim Tae-hyo, First Deputy Director of the National Security Office, and Vikram Misri, Deputy National Security Advisor of India, attended as chief representatives.

Kim Tae-hyo, First Deputy Director of the National Security Office (fourth from the left), is conducting the Korea-India National Security Office Strategic Dialogue with the Indian delegation at the Yongsan Presidential Office building on the 23rd.
[Photo by the Presidential Office]

Both sides recalled the successful Korea-India summit held during the G7 Summit in May and agreed to strengthen strategic communication and cooperation between the two countries, which share values of freedom and democracy. They also agreed to continue close high-level exchanges, including at the upcoming G20 Summit next month, to substantively develop the 'Special Strategic Partnership' between the two countries.

Discussions were also held on the situation in the Indo-Pacific region. Both parties agreed that North Korea's unprecedented provocations pose a serious threat not only to the Korean Peninsula but also to peace and stability in the region and the international community as a whole, and that a united and resolute response from the international community is necessary. They also agreed to explore areas of cooperation and develop joint measures in the field of cybersecurity.

In particular, both sides highly appreciated the cooperation in building a stable supply chain, including the defense industry represented by the K-9 self-propelled howitzer (known as 'Vajra' in India), and the continuous expansion of investments by Korean companies in India, focusing on advanced manufacturing such as electric vehicles. They agreed to further expand supply chain cooperation between the two countries, especially in new industries. Additionally, they agreed to continue expanding joint research and cooperation in key technology fields such as IT, space, nuclear energy, and biotechnology.

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