Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday left for a two-day visit to South Korea, during which the two countries will seek to enhance cooperation in diverse areas, including trade and investment.
MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the visit would strengthen India's special strategic partnership with South Korea and add dynamism to the Look East Policy.
"Continuing the momentum of high-level exchanges. PM @narendramodi emplanes for Seoul on a 2-day State Visit to the Republic of Korea," he tweeted.
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.
PM 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," PM Modi said.
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