India and South Korea conduct 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue in Seoul

Exam-focused facts from the 19 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) between India and South Korea was held in Seoul.
The dialogue was co-chaired by P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Park Yoon-joo, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea.
Both nations reviewed bilateral relations including security and defence cooperation, science and technology collaboration, and economic issues.
The two sides agreed to work towards enhancing their Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed commitments to global cooperation.
The engagement followed parliamentary talks between the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and South Korean legislators to reinforce strategic ties.