PM Modi's address at the Indian Community Reception in South Korea. Seven Bilateral Agreements were signed in areas ranging from taxation to transport.  Key points...


"I thank President Park for this warm welcome. I'm pleased to visit South Korea in my first year as PM.


"We consider Korea a crucial partner in India's economic modernisation. Our relationship started with a strong economic emphasis. But, it has also now become strategic in content.


"We consider Korea a crucial partner in India's modernization. I am here at time of renewed momentum in India's economy. I am pleased that we have agreed to upgrade the bilateral relationship to Special Strategic Partnership'.


"I had excellent discussions with President Park today. Her own visit to India in January 2014 had a big impact in our relations. Korea's rapid progress has made the vision of an Asian century stronger.


"President Park and I see vast opportunities for Korean companies to participate in our Make in India Mission. We will also establish a channel Korea Plus to facilitate their investment and operations in India. 


"Pleased that we have agreed to upgrade the bilateral relationship to Special Strategic Partnership'. Decisions today reflect how seriously we take the new framework of our relationship. We also had productive discussions on international issues. Korean companies have the aid to succeed in India."