G20 leaders’ summit under India’s presidency is scheduled to take place in New Delhi this September…reports Asian Lite News
South Korea’s Ambassador to India Chang Jae Bok has confirmed that the country’s President Yoon Suk Yeol will attend the upcoming G20 Summit, scheduled to take place in September in Delhi.
“Yes, our President is coming to the (G20) Summit which is being held on 9-10 September. We strongly support India’s G20 presidency this year and we hope that the Summit meeting in September will be the highlight and culmination of the G20 presidency efforts by the Indian Government,” the envoy said.
“During G20 of course we discuss the economic recovery of the world in the world situation but we also discuss regional security affairs. So we hope that India will lead the G 20 members towards the very good outcome of the G 20 for contribution to peace and security of the world and the stable economic situation in the world,” he said.
G20 leaders’ summit under India’s presidency is scheduled to take place in New Delhi this September. South Korea commemorates the 78th anniversary of Liberation Day or Independence Day alongwith India.
“15th of August is the Independence Day for both India and Korea. So, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to India and the people of India,” South Korea’s Ambassador to India said.
“Since the end of February, ‘Naatu Naatu’ dance cover by the Korean Embassy was a big hit and viral. Since then many Indians showed interest in Korean culture…but this has not been the phenomenon now. It has been a big phenomenon by the young generation of India for a couple of years…” the envoy said recalling the success of the Oscar-winning song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from the hit Telugu-language film ‘RRR’.
Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wished South Korea on its Independence Day.
“Warm greetings to @FMParkJin and the Government and the people of the Republic of Korea on their National Day. Confident that our Special Strategic Partnership would keep advancing,” Jaishankar said in a tweet.
‘India undeniably global powerhouse’
Earlier this year, South Korea termed India an undeniable global powerhouse, praising it as both soft and hard power and added that under the Indian presidency, the G20 will pay heed to insights and feedback from members and contribute to the international community.
Addressing the first meeting of the G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group, South Korea (Co-Chair of this working group) delegation head Byungsik Jung had said, “We are facing a lot of global challenges, global debts, climate changes, industrialization. We have got together to address all these issues under the spirit of `One family, One Future’. The impression of this country is that India is undeniably a global powerhouse that is not only a hard power evidenced by economic scale and population but also a soft power equipped with well-known films, cuisines, history and renowned figures.’’
He had also exuded confidence about the success of the G20 presidency this year. “I am sure that the Indian presidency will unleash its potential and charm and pay heed to insights and feedback from members and contribute to the international community,” Jung said.
Deepening ties
In May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol in Japan’s Hiroshima, and discussed ways to further strengthen the ties between the two countries as India-South Korea are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations this year.
The two leaders had discussed a range of issues including trade and defence ties between the two nations. Official Spokesman, Ministry of External Affairs, Arindam Bagchi had tweeted, “Advancing – Special Strategic Partnership. PM @narendramodi met @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea. Leaders reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties as India-South Korea celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations this year.”
Modi and Yoon Suk Yeol also agreed to deepen cooperation in trade and investment, high technology, IT hardware manufacturing, defence, semiconductor, and culture. They also held discussions on India’s G20 presidency and South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
“Leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in areas of trade & investment, high technology, IT hardware manufacturing, defence, semiconductor, and culture. Also discussed India’s G20 presidency and South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy,” Bagchi tweeted.
The Prime Minister’s Office said that the meeting between the two leaders was productive and both nations share a warm friendship.
“PM @narendramodi had a productive meeting with @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeol. India and the Republic of Korea share a warm friendship and deep rooted cultural linkages. Today’s talks focused on ways to further cement this friendship in key developmental sectors,” the PMO tweeted.
India-Republic of Korea (RoK) relations have made great strides in recent years and have become truly multidimensional, spurred by a significant convergence of interests, mutual goodwill and high-level exchanges. (ANI)
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