Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a Bilateral Meeting With South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, marking an important step in strengthening India–South Korea relations.
The meeting comes as part of the South Korean President’s three-day official visit to India, which is aimed at enhancing the “Special Strategic Partnership” between the two nations.
Bilateral Meeting With South Korean President Focuses on Strategic Partnership
During the Bilateral Meeting With South Korean President, both leaders discussed a wide range of issues including trade, investment, defence cooperation, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, shipbuilding, and critical technologies.
The discussions also included regional and global challenges, with both sides emphasizing the importance of stable supply chains and stronger economic cooperation.
The meeting reflected the shared vision of expanding bilateral ties into emerging sectors while strengthening traditional areas of cooperation.
Ceremonial Welcome and Cultural Diplomacy
As part of the visit linked to the Bilateral Meeting With South Korean President, President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hea-kyung were accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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They were received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, where children in traditional attire welcomed the dignitaries with flags of both nations.
Earlier, the South Korean President paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, laying a wreath in honor of the Father of the Nation.
Bilateral Meeting With South Korean President Highlights Energy and Security Issues
The Bilateral Meeting With South Korean President also addressed global energy security concerns. President Lee highlighted the importance of securing maritime trade routes and stabilizing energy supply chains, especially in the context of global geopolitical tensions.
Both countries agreed to deepen cooperation in critical mineral supply chains and reduce dependence on external sources by combining India’s industrial base with South Korea’s advanced technology.
Strengthening India–South Korea Relations
The Bilateral Meeting With South Korean President builds on previous engagements between the two leaders, including meetings at global summits such as the G20 and G7.
Following the talks, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to host a lunch for the visiting delegation, while President Lee will also meet President Murmu for a state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Officials stated that the visit reinforces shared democratic values and a long-term vision for expanding cooperation in new and emerging sectors.