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At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK), H.E. Lee Jae Myung, will pay a State Visit to India from 19-21 April 2026. He will be accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung and a high-level delegation comprising Ministers, senior officials and business leaders. This will be President Lee’s first visit to India.

2. During the visit, President Lee Jae Myung will hold discussions with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas, including shipbuilding, trade, investments, AI, semiconductors, critical and emerging technologies, people – to – people connect and cultural exchanges. They will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Prime Minister will host a lunch in honour of the visiting dignitary.

3. President Lee Jae Myung will also hold discussions with Hon'ble Rashtrapathiji Smt. Droupadi Murmu. Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji will host a banquet in honour of President Lee Jae Myung. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will call on President Lee Jae Myung.

4. India and the ROK share a multifaceted partnership rooted in ancient civilizational ties and shared values of democracy and rule of law. The visit of President Lee underscores the shared aspiration of both countries to further strengthen the existing areas of cooperation while expanding collaboration in new and emerging areas of mutual interest.

New Delhi
April 16, 2026