South Korean president to visit India and Vietnam next week

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16 Apr 2026 • 5:14 PM MYT
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President Lee Jae Myung will visit India and Vietnam to discuss defence, AI, and critical minerals, strengthening strategic ties in key sectors.

SEOUL: ⁠South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make state ​visits to India and ‌Vietnam between April 19 ​and 24, the Newsis news agency reported on Thursday.

Lee will first visit ​India at the invitation of Indian ⁠Prime Minister ‌Narendra Modi, ​Newsis said, ​citing a briefing by presidential adviser ​Wi Sung-lac.

The leaders are due to hold a summit on April 20 and issue a joint press ‌statement. The talks are expected to cover cooperation in areas such as shipbuilding, artificial intelligence and defence, Newsis reported.

Lee will ⁠then ‌travel to Hanoi on April 21 and hold a summit with Vietnam’s top ​leader To Lam on April ​22, ​Newsis said, citing Wi.

The leaders ‌are ​due to discuss developing relations in areas including energy, global supply chains and critical minerals, ​Wi said.