Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol on Thursday with two leaders agreeing to further broaden and deepen India-Korea special strategic partnership, especially in present global context. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Yoon on his victory in recent presidential elections of South Korea, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. The leaders agreed on importance of further broadening and deepening India-Korea Special Strategic Partnership, especially in present global context, it said. Modi and Yoon discussed various sectors that offer potential for accelerated bilateral cooperation, and agreed to work together to this end. The leaders also emphasised their desire to jointly celebrate 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea next year, the statement said.
Prime Minister Modi invited Yoon to visit India at his earliest convenience, it said. Yoon, a former top prosecutor, has been elected South Korea's president to replace outgoing Moon Jae-in.