South Korea President Lee says India summit could mark turning point in ties
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that the upcoming summit with India could mark a significant milestone in bilateral ties, elevating Korea-India relations to a new level. The visit focuses on strengthening partnerships in areas such as semiconductors, defence, and green energy.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is on a three-day state visit to India, marking the first time a South Korean leader has visited in over eight years. The visit aims to strengthen the 'India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership', upgraded in 2015. President Lee met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and is scheduled to hold a bilateral summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions will centre on cooperation in semiconductors, defence manufacturing, and green energy, as well as trade relations and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The visit highlights growing strategic partnership between the two nations, with India emerging as a key player in global production and supply chains. President Lee will also participate in a business forum and call on President Droupadi Murmu.
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