PM Modi’s visit to South Korea: Day 1

Published By : Admin | May 18, 2015 | 14:50 IST
PM Modi reaches South Korea for final leg of his three nation tour
PM Shri Modi joins Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Seoul National Cemetery
Shri Narendra Modi reaches out to the Indian Community in Seoul
Prime Minister Modi meets President of South Korea Park Geun-hye
Korea a crucial partner in India's economic modernisation: PM Narendra Modi

After his historic trip to Mongolia, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reached South Korea on morning of May 18th for the final leg of his three nation tour. He received a warm welcome at the airport. A large number of people gathered to see the Indian Prime Minister.

PM Narendra Modi joined in for the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Seoul National Cemetery. He paid rich tributes to the martyrs there.

 

Shri Narendra Modi reached out to the Indian Community as he began his two-day tour to South Korea. There was immense enthusiasm in the crowd and was all set to welcome PM Modi. Speaking to the people he highlighted how the world’s perception about India that was rapidly changing.

Shri Narendra Modi was given a Ceremonial Welcome in Seoul. PM also met President of South Korea Park Geun-hye and held extensive discussions on varied sectors. They also witnessed signing of crucial pacts between both the Nations. Delegation level talks were also held.

Later, Shri Narendra Modi and President of South Korea Park Geun-hye addressed the Joint Press Statement. PM Modi expressed his pleasure to have got the chance to visit Republic of Korea in the first year of his Government. He thanked President Park for the warm welcome and hospitality. As he spoke, Shri Modi also regarded Korea as a crucial partner in India's economic modernisation.

India and South Korea agreed to move ahead and upgrade the bilateral relations between both the nations to ‘Special Strategic Partnership.’ The Prime Minister welcomed the decision to have regular cooperation between India’s and South Korea’s National Security Councils.

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Prime Minister pays tribute to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary.

Shri Modi said that the entire nation remembers Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar with deep respect and reverence for her wisdom, compassion and unwavering commitment to public welfare.

The Prime Minister noted that her life remains an exemplary model of good governance, patriotism and cultural pride. He said that she always led with courage and a strong sense of duty.

The Prime Minister highlighted her unparalleled contribution to ensuring justice and welfare for all, as well as her efforts towards the reconstruction of sacred temples and pilgrimage sites across the country. He remarked that her work further strengthened India’s cultural consciousness.

The Prime Minister stated that Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar’s dedication to society, culture and nation-building will continue to inspire every generation of the country.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“लोकमाता अहिल्याबाई होल्कर जी को उनकी जयंती पर कोटि-कोटि नमन! बुद्धिमत्ता, करुणा और जनकल्याण के प्रति अटूट निष्ठा को लेकर पूरा देश उन्हें आदर और सम्मान के साथ स्मरण करता है। उनका जीवन सुशासन, राष्ट्रभक्ति और सांस्कृतिक गौरव का एक उत्कृष्ट उदाहरण है। उन्होंने सदैव साहस और कर्तव्यनिष्ठा के साथ नेतृत्व किया। देशभर में पावन मंदिरों और तीर्थस्थलों के पुनर्निर्माण से लेकर सभी के लिए न्याय और कल्याण सुनिश्चित करने में उन्होंने अतुलनीय योगदान दिया। उन्होंने भारत की सांस्कृतिक चेतना को और सशक्त बनाया। समाज, संस्कृति और राष्ट्र निर्माण के प्रति उनका समर्पण भाव देश की हर पीढ़ी को प्रेरित करता रहेगा।”