Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and other officials. Earlier, President Lee Jae Myung paid his respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in New Delhi.
President Lee Jae Myung was warmly welcomed by President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi upon his arrival. Children in traditional attire, carrying the South Korean national flag and the Tricolour, also greeted the visiting leader. The South Korean President’s visit to India is part of a three-day state visit.
The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the significance of President Lee’s visit in strengthening the Special Strategic Partnership between India and South Korea. EAM S. Jaishankar also met with President Lee, expressing confidence that their discussions, along with PM Modi, will enhance the bilateral relationship. Later, PM Modi will host a lunch for President Lee, who will also engage in talks with President Murmu and attend a banquet in his honor at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
