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The prime minister will receive the Seoul Peace Prize during his stay in South Korea.
Continuing the momentum of high-level exchanges
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 20, 2019
PM @narendramodi emplanes for Seoul on a 2-day State Visit to the Republic of Korea. The visit will strengthen our special strategic partnership with South Korea and add dynamism to our Look East Policy. pic.twitter.com/nVNd3VooAJ
Ahead of his visit, the prime minister described South Korea as an important partner for India's key initiatives such as ‘Make in India,’ and said as fellow democracies the two nations share values and vision for regional and global peace, reported PTI.
In his departure statement, he said his visit is reflective of the importance "we both attach to our relationship".
"We regard the Republic of Korea as a valued friend, a nation with which we have a Special Strategic Partnership. As fellow democracies, India and the ROK have shared values and a shared vision for regional and global peace," the prime minister said.
"As fellow market economies, our needs and strengths are complementary. South Korea is an important partner for our 'Make in India' initiative as well as in our 'Start Up India' and 'Clean India' initiatives," Modi said.
Speaking at the India - Korea Business Symposium at Seoul, the prime minister said that India has emerged as a land of opportunities. “While we work towards realising the Indian dream, we seek like minded partners, we see South Korea as a truly natural partner,” news agency ANI quoted him as saying.
If we look at Gandhi's message of achieving our goals through non-violence and winning hearts, we will find our path to combat terrorism, PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Modi unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea
PM Modi on said India is on the way to becoming a USD 5 trillion economy soon and hoped that the country would be among the world's top three economies in the next 15 years.
Addressing the Indian diaspora, the prime minister recounted several steps taken by his government in recent years, including several new initiatives like the Goods and Services Tax (GST), MUDRA initiative, to take India on a forward trajectory.
He added that India is the world's fastest-growing major economy.
Honouring the heroes.
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 22, 2019
PM @narendramodi laid a wreath at the National Cemetery of Republic of Korea that entombs remains of 165000 martyrs and paid homage to the fallen soldiers. pic.twitter.com/5KtWqGzbF9
“Defence sector is an important part of our growing partnership with South Korea. An example of this is the induction of K-9 Vajra artillery gun in Indian Army,” Modi said in South Korea.
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Seven documents were signed/exchanged between India and South Korea in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and President Moon Jae-in, including on cooperation in media, start-ups and police among others.
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He will receive a commemorative plaque, honorarium of $200,000, CNN-News18 reported.
“The time has come for all right-thinking nations to join hands to completely eradicate terrorist networks. Only by doing so, can we replace hate with harmony,” PM Modi said.
Ending his speech, Modi quoted a portion of the 1988 Olympics theme song, because “it perfectly captures the hopeful spirit for a better tomorrow for all of us”.
“Hand in hand, we stand... All across the land... We can make this world, a better place in which to live,” he said.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, 22 February, said that the bilateral trade between India and South Korea stands at $21 billion and added that the target for 2030 has been set at $50 billion.
“There was an exchange of views between PM Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on global and regional situations. President Moon strongly condemned the Pulwama attack as a terrorist attack,” Vijay Thakur Singh, Secretary (East) MEA, said, as per ANI.
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