New Delhi | 03 Mar 2026 |  External Affairs Y our Excellency President Lee, Distinguished delegates from both countries, Friends from the media, Namaskar! It gives me great pleasure to welcome President Lee on his first visit to India. His life stands as an inspiring example of resilience, service, and dedication. Each challenge he has faced has further strengthened his resolve to serve the people. Although this is his first visit to India, his warmth and affinity for the country has been evident since our very first meeting. Friends, This visit of the President of Korea to India, after a gap of eight years, is of great significance. Democratic values, a market economy, and respect for the rule of law are deeply embedded in the DNA of both our nations. We also share a common outlook on the Indo-Pacific region. On the basis of these shared principles, our relationship has become more dynamic and wide-ranging over the past decade. And today, with President Lee’s visit, we are set to...