South Korean Prez Moon Jae-in, PM Modi share vision for peace

In a joint statement the two leaders stated: "We reaffirmed our mutual desire to further strengthen the ROK-India ‘Special Strategic Partnership’ built on the foundations of deep-rooted historical and cultural bonds, and based on shared universal values of democracy, free market economy, rule of law, common commitment to a peaceful, stable, secure, free, open, inclusive and rules-based region."

Both leaders agreed to work towards fostering a ‘future oriented partnership for People, Prosperity and Peace’.

India said that it sees Republic of Korea as an indispensable partner in its ‘Act East’ policy.

ROK also observed that the country aims to further strengthen bilateral relations with India, which is a central pillar of its ‘New Southern Policy’.

"We recognized the value of this bilateral partnership and its contribution to peace, stability and security in our region. We resolved to work together to add new substance and impetus to bilateral cooperation in all areas of engagement so as to contribute to regional and global peace and prosperity. In this context, we agreed to explore tripartite partnership for development in third countries, beginning with capacity building programmes in Afghanistan," the two leaders noted.

Recognizing the importance of regular high-level exchanges to consolidate progress in the bilateral partnership, Moni and Moon Jae-in agreed to intensify leadership-level contact, including through biennial visit by the leaders of the two countries.

"We agreed to expand interaction by regularizing existing dialogue mechanisms as well as by exploring other areas of mutual interest and cooperation," affirmed both leaders.