India, South Korea decide to start negotiations to upgrade economic pact
New Delhi (PTI): India and South Korea on Monday agreed to start negotiations to upgrade their comprehensive evaluation partnership pact against the backdrop of increasing trade disruptions in view of geopolitical upheavals.
The two sides announced the decision following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and .
In this era of global tensions, India and South Korea together convey a message of peace and stability,Modi said after the talks.South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
The two sides also resolved to work together to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
"Following President Lee's visit, we are going to transform our trusted collaboration into a futuristic partnership," Modi said.
The bilateral trade and economic relations gathered momentum following the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2010.
"From chips to ships, talent to technology, entertainment to energy, we will realise new opportunities for cooperation in every sector," he added.
The prime minister said both sides will continue to work towards an inclusive Indo-Pacific.
"Through our shared efforts, we will continue to contribute to a peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Indo-Pacific," he said.
The talks also focused on enhancing ties in areas of trade, investments, AI, semiconductors, critical and emerging technologies and people-to-people connect.
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Three injured in accident after private bus hits car in Karnataka's Mandya district
Mandya (Karnataka) (PTI): Three people were injured after a private tourist bus allegedly rammed into a car from behind in the early hours of Monday in Mandya district, police said.
The accident occurred around 4.30 am on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway near Budanur, within the limits of Mandya Rural police station.
According to police, the Kerala-bound bus was en route to Bengaluru via Mandya when it allegedly hit the car moving ahead, injuring its sole occupant, identified as Duraiswamy. Two passengers on the bus also sustained injuries. Following the accident, the bus allegedly crashed into a roadside barrier. All the injured were shifted to a hospital for treatment.
A case has been registered at Mandya Rural police station, and the bus has been seized. Further investigation is underway, police added.
