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South Korean President Lee starts India state visit to deepen economic ties

Lee said the two countries should expand cooperation in shipbuilding, artificial intelligence and defense as they face supply chain and energy risks.

  • On Sunday, President Lee Jae Myung arrived in New Delhi to begin a three-day state visit to India, aiming to deepen ties with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid global economic uncertainties.
  • Lee pledged to strengthen South Korea's strategic partnership with India, stating that both nations must navigate supply chain instability and economic pressures stemming from the war in the Middle East.
  • Monday's summit between Lee and Modi will focus on expanding cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime industries, artificial intelligence, and defense, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Thursday.
  • Following the India visit, Lee travels to Hanoi, Vietnam, on Tuesday for a state visit, where he will meet President To Lam on Wednesday to discuss energy supply chains and critical minerals.
  • Lee becomes the first foreign leader to visit Vietnam since To Lam was elected president earlier this month, consolidating his authority by holding the country's two most powerful positions.
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The Korea Times broke the news in Korea (the Republic of) on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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