India and Korea should explore opportunities for cooperation in green and clean energy: President Murmu 

President Droupadi Murmu has said that India has skill, speed, and scale, while Korea has expertise in high-tech manufacturing, and by combining the strengths, numerous opportunities can be created for the youth of both nations. Receiving the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, at Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday, the President said India and Korea should explore opportunities for cooperation in green and clean energy, as well as other climate technologies, to secure a sustainable future for humanity. The President was happy to note that both sides have set an ambitious agenda for bilateral cooperation across several sectors, including shipbuilding, port development, digital cooperation, small and medium enterprises, steel, education, research, culture, and people-to-people contacts.  She also noted that both sides have adopted a Joint Declaration to resume negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). She said that India looks forward to advancing mutually beneficial trade relations and strengthening cooperation with Korea in areas such as AI, semiconductors, electronics, clean energy, services and tourism.

The President also hosted a banquet in honour of her Korean counterpart.

During the Banquet, President Lee said the Republic of Korea has become a mutually beneficial partner in opening a new future together with India. He said India is making a quantum leap towards a golden age under Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a ‘developed India, 2047’. Mr Lee said, during his meeting with Mr Modi, that they agreed that Korea and India are optimal partners in many aspects. He said the Republic of Korea will become the most reliable partner for the realisation of India’s vision of 2047.