New Delhi, April 20 -- During the seminal visit of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, discussions were held on the geopolitical conflicts across the world--Gulf region, Ukraine and Russia and a call was given to strengthen security and multilateral institutions. India as the leader of the Global South was appreciated as a valuable partner for Korea to interact and develop global opinions.

The details were shared by MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran on Monday during a special briefing on the visit of the South Korean president.

He said, "There was a general discussion in the sense of the upheaval caused by geopolitical contestations, conflicts, both in Ukraine, Russia and in the Gulf region. Overall, it was agreed that we should cooperat...