South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's Historic Visit to India: Key Meetings and Agenda
South Korea President India Visit: What’s On Agenda, Key Meetings And Focus Areas
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is on a three-day state visit to India, the first by a South Korean leader in over eight years. The visit aims to strengthen ties between South Korea and India, focusing on critical technologies, defense manufacturing, and economic cooperation.
- 01President Lee Jae-myung's visit marks a significant reboot of South Korea-India relations.
- 02Key discussions will focus on semiconductors, green energy, and defense manufacturing.
- 03The visit includes meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.
- 04Multiple Memorandums of Understanding are expected to be signed during the visit.
- 05A Business Forum will be held to discuss investment opportunities and supply chain resilience.
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a three-day state visit, marking the first visit by a South Korean head of state in over eight years. This visit is seen as a pivotal moment in enhancing South Korea's outreach to the Global South and revitalizing its relationship with India. President Lee, who took office in June 2025, is accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea-kyung. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson welcomed President Lee, emphasizing the importance of this visit in advancing the Special Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
During his visit, President Lee is scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The agenda includes a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and a visit to Rajghat to honor Mahatma Gandhi. A bilateral summit at Hyderabad House will be a key highlight, where discussions will center on cooperation in semiconductors, green energy, and defense manufacturing under India's Make in India initiative. The leaders are expected to sign several Memorandums of Understanding, furthering economic engagement through an upgraded Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Additionally, President Lee will address a Business Forum at Bharat Mandapam, focusing on investment opportunities and resilient supply chains. The visit will conclude with a meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, symbolizing the strong political and cultural ties between India and South Korea.
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This visit is likely to enhance economic collaboration and technology transfer between South Korea and India, benefiting various sectors including defense and energy.
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