New Delhi, April 21 -- India and the Republic of Korea ROK on Monday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to deepen their Special Strategic Partnership, with a strong focus on political engagement, sustainable development, cultural ties, and global cooperation, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

In a joint statement, the two leaders agreed to institutionalise annual summit-level meetings, either bilaterally or on the sidelines of major international events, to provide sustained momentum to the partnership.

They also decided to intensify ministerial-level engagements, including meetings of the Joint Commission led by Foreign Ministers, Finance Ministers' dialogue, and Science and Techn...