On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at Hyderabad House, focusing on strengthening cooperation across key sectors.
Senior officials, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, were present during the meeting.
Earlier in the day, President Lee visited Raj Ghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
Taking to X, the Ministry of External Affairs posted, “For peace, harmony, and a better world President @Jaemyung_Lee of Republic of Korea paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, honouring values of peace and non-violence.”
For peace, harmony, and a better world
President @Jaemyung_Lee of Republic of Korea paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, honouring values of peace and non-violence.
🙏 🇮🇳🇰🇷 pic.twitter.com/kU97pGUofp
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 20, 2026
The South Korean leader was also given a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi received him. The event included cultural performances, with children waving the national flags of both countries.
Advancing 🇮🇳- 🇰🇷 Special Strategic Partnership !
President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn and PM @narendramodi received President Lee Jae Myung @Jaemyung_Lee in a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/FEVx0WwfeU
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 20, 2026
President Lee arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a three-day state visit, accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung and a senior delegation. Minister of State Harsh Malhotra received him at the airport.
A very warm welcome to H.E. President Lee Jae Myung of Republic of Korea as he arrives in New Delhi on a State Visit to India. This is President Lee’s first visit to 🇮🇳
President Lee was received by Shri Harsh Malhotra, MoS, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Ministry of Road… pic.twitter.com/FblVSU1xh5
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 19, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also met the South Korean President.
Honoured to call on President @Jaemyung_Lee of the Republic of Korea as he begins his State Visit to India.
Value his commitment to deepen India – Korea relations across multiple domains.
Confident that his talks tomorrow with PM @narendramodi will further strengthen our… pic.twitter.com/xeiSRw2rud
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 19, 2026
The MEA described the visit as an important step in advancing the Special Strategic Partnership between India and South Korea, noting shared democratic values and expanding cooperation.
As part of the visit, Prime Minister Modi will host a luncheon for President Lee, while President Murmu will likely hold separate discussions and a state banquet in his honour.
Officials said the visit reflects both countries’ intent to further deepen engagement in traditional areas while exploring collaboration in emerging sectors.
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