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 lands in South Korea. pic.twitter.com/NoVijrK1ax
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Immense enthusiasm as PM @narendramodi reaches South Korea. pic.twitter.com/v8xoCZMxu2
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Indian community welcomes PM @narendramodi to South Korea. https://t.co/fKEP53y6uE
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Wonderful being in Seoul. My gratitude to the Indian community here for the very warm welcome. pic.twitter.com/zcg5QHzFpV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2015
PM Narendra Modi joined in for the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Seoul National Cemetery. He paid rich tributes to the martyrs there.
PM @narendramodi paying his tributes in South Korea. pic.twitter.com/sw23cL551t
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PM @narendramodi pays his tributes. pic.twitter.com/GXChNBwKDm
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Glimpses from the Wreath Laying Ceremony, a short while ago. pic.twitter.com/dp7XA7QIN4
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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.
I decided to meet you all at the very beginning of my Korea trip: PM at Indian Community Reception. https://t.co/dmNMVi6XPg
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A key component of our Government's foreign policy is the Act East Policy: PM @narendramodi
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The Indian community is all set to welcome the Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/PeIq3jaCgP
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In the last one year the world's perception about India has changed: PM @narendramodi interacts with the Indian Community in Seoul
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India is being seen as the fastest growing economy of the world: PM @narendramodi at the Community Reception
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Today people are excited to come to India. This is the mood that has changed. And after all, the people make the Nation: PM @narendramodi
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The path is tough but we have embraced that path. The solution to all problems is development: PM @narendramodi
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Development is not about big roads & buildings. It's about a change in quality of life. For instance,I want every home to have a toilet: PM
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Want to thank all political parties for the passing of India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/PEegGPzOvB
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Want India to be a manufacturing hub. World's best technology should come to India: PM @narendramodi
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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.
PM @narendramodi and President Park Geun-hye meet in Seoul. pic.twitter.com/IgXSxJRodD
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PM @narendramodi and President Park Geun-hye witness signing of agreements in Seoul. pic.twitter.com/tmluwPJlyY
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After the delegation level meetings. pic.twitter.com/nqPsGFr4lv
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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.
Great pleasure to visit Republic of Korea. I sincerely thank President Park for the warm welcome and hospitality: PM at Joint Press Meet
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I am pleased to visit Republic of Korea in the first year of my Government: PM @narendramodi at the Joint Press Meet in Seoul
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Korea's economic rise had left me deeply impressed: PM @narendramodi
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Korea's global leadership in manufacturing and technology has become more visible: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2015
Korea's rapid progress has made the vision of an Asian century stronger: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2015
We consider Korea a crucial partner in India's economic modernisation: PM @narendramodi at the Joint Press Meet
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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.
Our relationship started with a strong economic emphasis. But, it has also now become strategic in content: PM @narendramodi
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I am pleased that we have agreed to upgrade the bilateral relationship to ‘Special Strategic Partnership: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2015
I welcome the decision to have regular cooperation between our national security councils: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2015
President Park & I see vast opportunities for Korean companies to participate in our ‘Make in India’ Mission: PM @narendramodi @makeinindia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2015
We will also establish a channel – Korea Plus – to facilitate their investment and operations in India: PM @narendramodi
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We also had productive discussions on international issues: PM at the Joint Press Meet in Seoul
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The visit to Korea has just begun but it is already very productive: PM @narendramodi
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