Lee, Modi to discuss energy and mineral supply chains

Apr 20, 2026, 11:28 am

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Lee Jae-myung, on a state visit to India, meets with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at a hotel in New Delhi on April 19. /Yonhap

Lee Jae-myung, currently on a state visit to India, is set to hold a summit with Narendra Modi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, with a focus on energy and critical mineral supply chains.

Following an official welcome ceremony hosted by the Indian government, Lee and Modi will hold both small-group and expanded talks aimed at strengthening strategic ties.

The leaders are also scheduled to attend a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, a joint press conference, and an official luncheon.

Expanding strategic partnership

During his visit, Lee will participate in a Korea-India business dialogue and forum attended by business leaders from both countries. He is also expected to attend a state banquet hosted by Droupadi Murmu.

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac previously said India is a “key partner” in expanding Korea’s pragmatic, interest-driven diplomacy. He added that the summit would present a vision for strengthening the “special strategic partnership” and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation across multiple sectors.

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