South Korean President Lee Jae Myung received a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, marking the formal commencement of his state visit to India.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome to the visiting dignitary.
Children dressed in traditional attire greeted President Lee, holding both the South Korean national flag and the Indian Tricolour, adding a cultural touch to the occasion.
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.
Taking to X, he posted, “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 Special Strategic Partnership,” the post read.
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
President Lee will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Modi. The discussions will focus on shipbuilding, trade, investments, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and emerging technologies. Discussions will also cover cultural exchanges and global issues.
The Prime Minister will host a lunch, while President Murmu will host a banquet in his honour. President Lee will also pay tribute at Raj Ghat.
The MEA noted that the visit reflects shared aspirations to expand cooperation rooted in democratic values and civilisational ties.
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