Top diplomats of S. Korea, Indonesia agree to strengthen strategic communication

What happened: South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir in Atlanta and agreed to strengthen strategic communication and expand cooperation in defense, energy and other sectors. Key numbers: Meeting held Thursday U.S. time; G20 foreign ministers' meeting scheduled Oct. 30-31; Nasir took office Oct. Why it matters: It was the first talks between the two countries' foreign ministers since Nasir took office, and both sides agreed to further develop cooperation based on the upgraded special comprehensive strategic partnership.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir in Atlanta and agreed to strengthen strategic communication and expand cooperation in defense, energy and other sectors.

It was the first talks between the two countries' foreign ministers since Nasir took office, and both sides agreed to further develop cooperation based on the upgraded special comprehensive strategic partnership.