Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his second visit to South Korea's Seoul, said terrorism and climate change are two biggest challenges faced by mankind today. He also said Mahatma Gandhi's teachings and values can help the world to address both the pressing issues. PM Modi arrived in Seoul on Thursday morning for a two-day visit to strengthen India's strategic ties with South Korea. He also unveiled a a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Seoul's Yonsei University.
The prime minister said collaboration between India and South Korea in the field of science and technology is encouraging, with joint research ranging from basic to advanced sciences. "The visit will strengthen our special strategic partnership with South Korea and add dynamism to our Look East Policy," the foreign ministry said in a statement ahead of the visit.
PM Modi met with members of the Indian community in South Korea on his arrival in Seoul. During the visit, PM Modi held talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and addressed with Indian and Korean business leaders in Seoul.
"During the visit, PM will have bilateral & business engagements, unveil Gandhi bust & accept the Seoul Peace Prize conferred upon him," foreign ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Twitter.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi's visit to South Korea:
- Relations between India and Korea are not new. In ancient times, Princess Suriratna travelled thousands of kilometers to reach India: PM Modi
- Our aim is to be among the top 3 countries in the world in the next 15 years: PM Modi
- We must popularise the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi in the world: PM Modi
- Tomorrow, I will be honoured with Seoul Peace Prize. This prize is not mine. I will only be receiving it on behalf of 130 crore Indians and the 3 crore Indians living abroad. This prize is a recognition of hard work of all Indians: PM Modi
Highlighting relevance of Bapu's message in today's world.
- Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 21, 2019
PM @narendramodi unveiling the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the prestigious Yonsei University, Seoul in the presence of President @moonriver365, 1st lady Kim Jung-sook & former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. #Gandhi150 pic.twitter.com/6rq1COcBgd
"This becomes even more special because we are doing so at a time when we mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bapu," says PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi Begins 2-Day South Korea Visit With Aim To Enhance Bilateral, Business TiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi reached South Korean capital Seoul early this morning for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the special strategic partnership between the two nations. PM Modi's visit also aims at bolstering bilateral trade and cultural ties
