India and South Korea Target $50 Billion Trade by 2030 Amid Strategic Partnership
India–South Korea eye $50 billion trade, discuss critical tech, supply chains amid West Asia tensions
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India and South Korea aim to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, focusing on critical technologies and supply chains. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Lee Jae Myung discussed enhancing cooperation through an upgraded trade agreement and initiatives in various sectors, including AI and maritime logistics.
- 01Bilateral trade is set to increase from $27 billion to $50 billion by 2030.
- 02A new trade agreement will be finalized by next year.
- 03Focus areas include AI, semiconductors, and maritime logistics.
- 04India-Korea digital bridge launched to enhance tech partnerships.
- 05Annual leader-level meetings will be established to strengthen ties.
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India and South Korea are working to elevate their bilateral trade from $27 billion to $50 billion by 2030. During a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, both leaders emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation across various sectors, including critical technologies and supply chains. They announced plans to finalize an upgraded trade agreement by next year. Key initiatives include the launch of an India-Korea digital bridge aimed at fostering partnerships in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and information technology. Additionally, a Korean industrial township will be established in India to facilitate the entry of South Korean small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The discussions also addressed the current unrest in West Asia and its implications for regional security. Both countries condemned terrorism in all forms and agreed to establish annual leader-level meetings to ensure continuous engagement and guidance for their strategic partnership.
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This trade expansion could lead to increased job opportunities and economic growth in both countries, particularly in technology and manufacturing sectors.
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