Overview of PM Modi’s Two Day State Visit to South Korea
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on two days visit to South Korea on February 21 and February 22, 2019 to strengthen the special strategic partnership between the two nations and enhance bilateral trade and cultural ties.
- This was the second visit of PM Modi to the Asian nation after his first state visit in May 2015.
Overview
- During the visit, PM addressed the Indian Community in Korea.
- He also unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, to mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
- PM launched the India-Korea Startup Hub while addressing the India Korea Business Symposium.
- PM Modi also held delegation level talks with South Korean President
- PM was also conferred with the Seoul Peace Prize 2018
- The two nations inked 6 agreements which includes:
- Cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries and combat trans-border and international crimes.
- Release commemorative joint stamp on Princess Suriratna (Queen Hur Hwang-ok)
- Continue operations of Korea Plus organisation that facilitates investments by Korean companies in India
- Promote collaboration among start-ups and set up a Korea Start-up Centre (KSC) in India
- Facilitate the broadcast of DD India Channel in South Korea and KBS World Channel in India.
- Promote bilateral cooperation in road and transport infrastructure development projects of India