South Korean President Departs for India, to Hold Summit Talks with PM Modi on Monday
Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung departed for India on Sunday as part of a multi-nation visit. After India, he will travel to Vietnam for further summit-level discussions. The visit is expected to focus on stabilizing global supply chains amid uncertainties in the energy market caused by conflicts in the Middle East.
President Lee is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi today and will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. According to Yonhap News Agency, this will be their third face-to-face meeting following interactions at the G7 and G20 summits last year.
National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac stated on Thursday that the summit is expected to focus on enhancing economic cooperation in sectors such as shipbuilding, maritime industries, artificial intelligence, and defense. Discussions are also likely to include coordination on energy supply chain uncertainties linked to the Middle East situation.
During his India visit, President Lee may also attend a business forum aimed at supporting the operations of Korean companies and exploring new opportunities. India is considered a key production hub and a major consumer market for Korean electronics and automobile manufacturers.
On Tuesday, President Lee will travel to Hanoi for an official visit to Vietnam. On Wednesday, he will hold talks with To Lam and the General Secretary of the Communist Party. Energy supply chains and cooperation on critical minerals are expected to top the agenda. This will be Lee’s first official visit to Vietnam, while it will also mark the first visit by a foreign head of state since To Lam assumed office earlier this month.
The following day, Lee is scheduled to meet Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. He will also participate in a business forum to discuss ways to expand economic cooperation between the two countries.
Through this visit, President Lee aims to strengthen strategic partnerships with rapidly growing economies and expand South Korea’s diplomatic outreach.
