Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea on 20 May 2023 in Hiroshima on the sidelines of G-7 Summit.
The leaders reviewed the progress of India – Republic of Korea Special Strategic Partnership and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in areas of trade & investment, high technology, IT hardware manufacturing, defense, semiconductors and culture.
The leaders noted that both countries are celebrating 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations this year, and agreed to enhance their cooperation further.
President Yoon Suk Yeol appreciated Prime Minister’s leadership of the G-20 and conveyed his support. Prime Minister looked forward to President Yoon's visit to India for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in September this year.
Prime Minister welcomed Republic of Korea's Indo-Pacific strategy and the importance attached to India in it.
The leaders also had a positive exchange of views on regional developments.
윤석열 대통령을 만나게 되어 기쁩니다. @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeol IT, 혁신, 기술, 반도체를 포함한 미래 산업 부문의 협력 강화 방안에 관하여 이야기를 나누었습니다. 통상 협력 및 국방 협력 강화도 논의하였습니다. pic.twitter.com/Dhqyc49rkM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2023
Delighted to have met @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeo. We talked about ways to enhance cooperation in futuristic sectors like IT, innovation, technology, semiconductors and more. Boosting commercial linkages and defence ties also featured prominently in the discussions. pic.twitter.com/fAwYGd76FH
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2023
