On his visit to South Korea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the world to speak in one voice on the issue of terror and thanked South Korean President Moon Jae-in for his support
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on the world to speak in one voice on the issue of terror and thanked South Korean President Moon Jae-in for his support.
Modi said, "I thank President Moon for his support. On counter terror, we will increase cooperation. The world has to move beyond just talks now."
President Moon Jae-in condemned the Pulwama terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14 which shook India and the world at large.
India's home ministry and South Korea's national police also signed an MoU on 'Transnational crimes and police cooperation' to act tough on terror during the prime minister's visit.
PM emphasised on economic cooperation saying, "South Korean Model is the best for India."
India is among the top 10 trade partners of Korea and is the 6th largest export destination for Korean goods.
India-Korea trade volume has reached $ 21.5 billion for the calendar year 2018 with both aiming at $ 50 billion trade by 2030.
Both sides have also fast-tracked the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
PM Modi further said, "India's Act east and Korea's new southern policy is strengthening and giving depth to the strategic partnership between the two countries".
On Indo Pacific, he reiterated India's policy on its inclusivity and centrality of the ASEAN.
MoUs between India and South Korea were signed in the field of trade and industry, startup, communication.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his trip in South Korea by paying his respects at the National Cemetery in Seoul.
He later addressed South Korean business leaders, unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Seoul Campus of the Yonsei University and interacted with the Indian community in the country.
While addressing the Indian community, he talked about economic reforms brought about by his government and how Goods and Service Tax (GST) united the country economically.
He said, "India is the brightest spot for investment in the world".
At the Seoul Campus of the Yonsei University, Modi, in the presence of Moon Jae-in unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, PM said, "Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi can show the way in dealing with issues like climate change and terror."
He also gifted a sapling of Holy Bodhi to the people of Kimhae, through the Mayor of Kimhae Heo Seong Gon.
Kimhae city has a historic connect with India since Princess Suriratna of Ayodhya had gone there in 48 CE and married Korean King Suro and started a dynasty.
Princess Suriratna is known as Heo Hwang-ok in South Korea.
Incidentally, the First Lady of South Korea, Kim Jung-Sook visited Ayodhya in November of 2018 to participate in the ground-breaking ceremony of Queen Suriratna Memorial in the city.
Gimhae and Ayodhya have a sister-city relationship.
Earlier, PM Narendra Modi had visited South Korea in May of 2015 while South Korean president Moon Jae-in had come to India in July 2018.
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