South Korea important partner of India’s key initiatives, says PM ahead of visit

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday 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.

Modi is leaving for South Korea this evening on the invitation of President Moon Jae-in. This will be his second visit to the Republic of Korea and second summit meeting with President Moon.

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 pointed out.
(AGENCIES)