South Korean President Lee Jae Myung received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted him warmly. Children in traditional attire, holding the South Korean and Indian flags, also welcomed the visiting leader.
President Lee, accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung, arrived in New Delhi for a three-day state visit. Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra welcomed them at the airport. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the visit as a significant step in advancing the Special Strategic Partnership between India and South Korea.
During his visit, President Lee will engage in discussions with Prime Minister Modi on enhancing cooperation in various sectors such as shipbuilding, trade, investments, AI, semiconductors, and cultural exchanges. The leaders will also address regional and global issues of mutual interest. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed confidence that the talks will further strengthen the Special Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
President Lee is scheduled to meet with President Droupadi Murmu and pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. The visit aims to deepen the multifaceted partnership between India and South Korea, focusing on shared values of democracy and the rule of law.
