PM Modi gets Seoul Peace Prize
On the second day of his visit to South Korea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute at Seoul National Cemetery. On Friday, PM Modi was accorded ceremonial reception at Blue House (executive office and official residence of South Korean head of state) in Seoul.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for a two-day visit to South Korea, during which the two countries sought to enhance cooperation in diverse areas, including trade and investment.
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- I am honoured that this award is being conferred on me in the year when we are celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi: PM Modi
- This award does not belong to me personally but to the people of India, the success India has achieved in the last 5 years, powered by the skill of 1.3 billion people: PM Modi
- The award has been given to entire India, not only to me: PM Modi
- PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize
- Defence sector is an important part of our growing partnership with South Korea. An example of this is the induction of K-9 Vajra artillery gun in Indian Army: PM Modi
- MoU signed between the two countries today will further take forward our counter-terrorism agenda: PM Modi
- I'm grateful that South Korea is standing with us in this fight against terrorism: PM Modi
- Terrorism is a common problem: PM Modi
- After Pulwama attack, South Korea offered condolence. I'm grateful for this gesture: PM Modi
On Thursday, PM Modi unveiled Mahatma Gandhi's bust.
Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister described it as an honour to unveil the bust of Bapu at Yonsei University.
This becomes even more special because we are doing so at a time when we mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bapu, the prime minister said.
The thoughts and ideas of Bapu have the power to help us overcome the menace of terrorism and climate change, two challenges humanity faces in these times, said the prime minister.
Through his lifestyle, Bapu showed what living in harmony with nature is, and how one can minimize one's carbon footprint. He also showed that it is important to leave a clean and green planet for the future generations, the PM added.
Yonsei University is among the most prestigious universities in South Korea. Mahatma Gandhi is revered in South Korea as an icon of world peace.
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