Rajnath Singh holds talks with Minister of National Defence of Republic of Korea, Jeong Kyeongdoo in Seoul

Two agreements signed to further defence educational exchanges and extend logistical support to each other’s Navies

5 Dariya News

Seoul 06-Sep-2019

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held talks with Minister of National Defence of Republic of Korea (ROK), Mr Jeong Kyeongdoo, on the second day of his three-day visit to  ROK, in Seoul on September 5, 2019. During the talks, the two leaders comprehensively reviewed bilateral defence co-operation. The Ministers noted that defence co- operation lies at the heart of the Special Strategic Partnership between India and ROK. They discussed the ongoing co-operation at Service-to-Service level and  prospects for enhanced co-operation between defence industries of India and Korea. The two Ministers also exchanged views on regional and international  developments of mutual interest.Two major agreements to further defence educational exchanges and extend logistical support to each other’s Navies were signed. The  agreements will help enhance defence co-operation between two countries.Shri Rajnath Singh also paid homage at the National Cemetery of Korea to the brave martyrs  who had laid down their lives for the Korean nation. He also visited the War Memorial to which he presented a copy of the citation received by the Indian 60th Para Field  Hospital for its exceptional contributions during the Korean War.