New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday welcomed Republic of Korea (RoK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to India, describing it as a "very special privilege" to host an old friend as a new colleague.

Congratulating Cho Hyun on his recent appointment, the EAM noted that his visit "literally a day after your National Day, and our National Day, says a lot about the value we attach to the relationship," and extended greetings on Korea's National Liberation Day.

The EAM noted that his visit "literally a day after your National Day, and our National Day, says a lot about the value we attach to the relationship," and extended greetings on Korea's National Liberation Day.

Highlighting the significance of the v...