New Delhi, April 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a joint press statement with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, described the visit as a turning point in transforming the India-Republic of Korea partnership into a "futuristic partnership" spanning technology, trade, culture, and global cooperation.

Welcoming President Lee on his first visit to India, Modi highlighted the shared democratic values, market-oriented economies, and respect for rule of law that underpin bilateral ties. He noted that after an eight-year gap, the visit assumes special significance and opens new avenues of cooperation "from chips to ships, from talent to technology, and from environment to energy."

On the economic front, the Prime Minister sta...