South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in New Delhi for a three-day state visit. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson highlighted the significance of this visit in enhancing the Special Strategic Partnership between India and South Korea.
President Lee’s visit includes meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss strengthening cooperation in various sectors such as shipbuilding, trade, investments, AI, and cultural exchanges. Additionally, he will meet President Droupadi Murmu and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is also scheduled to meet with the South Korean President during his visit.
The visit underscores the deep-rooted partnership between India and South Korea based on shared values of democracy and rule of law. Both countries aim to enhance existing cooperation and explore new areas of mutual interest. This visit follows a previous meeting between President Lee and PM Modi at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.
