Prime Minister to leave for South Korea on official visit

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be leaving for the Republic of Korea on an official visit to the nation on Saturday.

Dr. Singh will hold bilateral meeting to undertake a comprehensive review of between the two nations with the Korean President Lee Myung-bak during his visit.

Deeming the Republic of Korea as a strategic partner, Dr. Singh in a statement today said: "The Republic of Korea is a strategic partner and an important pillar of our 'Look East' policy. We have a vibrant trade and investment relationship. Our partnership in science and technology, education and energy holds enormous promise.

"As members of various multilateral forums such as the East Asia Summit and G-20, our two countries have shared interests on a range of emerging political, security and economic issues. I will use my meeting with President Lee to exchange views on important regional and international developments."

Dr. Singh is also expected to meet leading Korean business leaders and other leaders during his visit. (ANI)