Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in New Delhi today, focusing on boosting strategic and economic ties between the two countries.

The two leaders will discuss key sectors, including shipbuilding, trade, investment, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and other critical and emerging technologies. The leaders will also explore ways to enhance people-to-people connections and deepen cultural exchanges; additionally, they will discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest. Prime Minister Modi will also host a lunch in honour of the visiting dignitary.

During his visit, President Lee Jae Myung will meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold discussions on further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar met with the South Korean President yesterday and appreciated his commitment to expanding ties across various sectors. He expressed confidence that the ongoing visit will further reinforce the Special Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

President Lee arrived in New Delhi yesterday on a three-day visit to India. He was received by Union Minister Harsh Malhotra. The President is accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung and a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, and business leaders. This marks his first visit to India. This visit will mark a significant step towards further deepening the ties between India and South Korea, as both countries already share a strong and multifaceted partnership rooted in ancient civilizational ties and shared democratic values.