Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday termed South Korea an 'important pillar' for India's 'Act East' policy, adding that Seoul always will be a 'special partner' for New Delhi.
The Prime Minister took to twitter to share his views.
"Hello to my friends in the Republic of Korea. I will be visiting this beautiful land of the morning calm once again, on 18th and 19th May," he posted.
"South Korea is a very important pillar of our Act East Policy. We are committed to maximising engagement with the Asia Pacific Region," he added.
Prime Minister Modi also said that he looks forward to meeting South Korea President Park Geun-hye during his trip to that nation.
"I look forward to meeting President Park Geun-hye . I warmly recall my meeting with her in Myanmar in November last year," he wrote.
"Trade and Investment relations are at the core of our bilateral engagement. Korea was 1st OECD country with which India signed a CEPA," he added.
The Prime Minister also said that India will harness South Korean capabilities in various sectors.
"We look forward to harnessing Korean capabilities and investments in infrastructure, manufacturing, ship building, energy, defence production," he posted.
"India-Korea ties will be given a new energy and priority. Korea will always be a special partner in our development journey," he added.
Prime Minister Modi's visit to South Korea will be the final leg of his six-day, three nation tour, which also includes visits to China and Mongolia.
