In brief
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir met on Oct. 30 2026 in Atlanta during the G20 foreign‑ministers’ session. They agreed to strengthen strategic communication and expand cooperation in defense, energy, trade, and advanced technology, reaffirming the upgraded special comprehensive strategic partnership. Cho also urged Indonesian support to ensure smooth business conditions for South Korean firms operating in Indonesia.
On Oct. 30, 2026, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir in Atlanta during the Group of 20 foreign‑ministers’ gathering, according to a report from Yonhap Media.
The meeting marked the first talks between the two leaders since Nasir assumed office on Oct. 1, and both ministers reaffirmed that the special comprehensive strategic partnership, upgraded in April during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to South Korea, would be further strengthened.
During the discussions, the diplomats agreed to deepen strategic communication in diplomatic and security spheres while expanding bilateral cooperation across defense, energy, trade, investment and advanced technology, the report said.
Both sides highlighted plans to collaborate on defense industry development and invest in each other’s advanced‑technology sectors, with Cho urging the Indonesian government to provide ongoing support to South Korean companies operating commercially in the Southeast Asian nation.
Cho added that ensuring smooth business conditions for South Korean firms in Indonesia would be a priority, a point noted by the Seoul foreign ministry in its statement to Yonhap.
Overall, the summit signals a continued effort by Seoul and Jakarta to solidify a multifaceted partnership, using the G20 platform to reinforce ties and promote shared economic and security interests.
