NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House in the national capital on Monday.
The two leaders held a bilateral meeting at the same venue, where they were seen planting a tree together, symbolizing the growth of ties between the two nations.
Preceding these discussions, Lee accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea-kyung, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. During the visit, they laid a wreath at the memorial to honour the leader of the Indian independence movement.
Before arriving at Rajghat, the South Korean leader was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt, marking a significant start to the second day of his high-profile state visit.
He was received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, with the reception featuring a vibrant display by children dressed in traditional attire, waving the national flags of both countries.
The South Korean President and the First Lady arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a three-day official tour and were received at the airport by Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra.
Highlighting the diplomatic significance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) observed that the visit represents an “important milestone” in advancing the “Special Strategic Partnership” between the two countries.
