Korean Government Ushers In Bilateral Exchange Of Note With India

Study Abroad: Through the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Korean government has ushered into the Bilateral Exchange of Notes with the Government of India.

For their shared commitment to advance the sustainable development of both countries and fostering mutual growth, the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) signed its first bilateral Exchange of Notes between and the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Government of India and the Embassy of Republic of Korea.

Ambassador Lee Seong-ho said, “KOICA has introduced several programs to educate and upskill the youth, preparing them to meet the evolving demands of Industry 4.0.”

TVET Mechatronics Project is one of its flagship initiatives which developed in collaboration with National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). It equips students with advanced technical skills to meet the rapidly changing requirements of the job market.

He commented, “By leveraging future-ready technology skills, we aim to enable the youth to thrive in a competitive global environment. Collaborative efforts with academic institutions are critical to building these competencies.”

He added, “This marks the beginning of a deeper collaboration between our two nations. As the project progresses, we look forward to the active engagement of more stakeholders in this journey of shared development.”

New Agreement Signals Growing Partnership Between Korea, India

The official statement said that the agreement shows the increasing partnership between both countries, reinforcing their dedication to skill enhancement, sustainable development and technological innovation.

“The Exchange of Notes was formally signed by Ambassador Lee Seong-ho, Korean Ambassador to India and Ms. Manisha Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Finance,” said the official statement.

India-Korea Educational Relationship

They have recently collaborated across policy discussions, business corridors, and cultural celebrations. In education, there are increasing number of Korean students choosing to study in India in fields such as engineering, social sciences, and humanities. Now, Indian students are also choosing to study in Korea due to its advanced technical courses.

" There's been a slew of agreements forged between educational establishments of the two nations, charting courses for combined efforts in areas like science and tech. And it's not just academic centers; various research organizations are also part of this shared academic journey," says the statement of the Embassy of India Seoul.

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