Kim Dongyeon Meets Indian Ambassador, Expects Continued Expansion of Gyeonggi-India Cooperation

On August 14, Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim met with Amit Kumar, the Indian Ambassador to Korea, who is set to leave his post at the end of this month, at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government. During the meeting, Governor Kim expressed his gratitude for Ambassador Kumar's contributions to enhancing exchanges between Gyeonggi Province and India.

Governor Kim thanked Ambassador Kumar, saying, "Thank you for your significant role in promoting cooperation between Korea and India, as well as between Gyeonggi Province and India."

Governor Kim also agreed with Ambassador Kumar's suggestion to enable outstanding Indian talents in fields such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) to study and find employment in Korea, thereby contributing to practical cooperation between the two countries. He then proposed, "Let's form a working group to create synergy by collaborating with India's talented professionals."

Ambassador Amit Kumar responded, "Gyeonggi Province is Korea's largest local government, accounting for one-fourth of the country's GDP and 30% of its exports, and is a valued partner for India. As a region where industries such as semiconductors, AI, and bio are highly developed, I look forward to even greater cooperation between Gyeonggi Province and India."

During his three-year tenure in Korea, Ambassador Amit Kumar has led active exchanges and cooperation between Korea and India, including with Gyeonggi Province.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim warmly shakes hands with Amit Kumar, the Indian Ambassador to Korea, who visited the Gyeonggi Provincial Government on the 14th. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

In March 2023, Ambassador Kumar became the first Indian ambassador to visit the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, where he invited Governor Kim to India. Four months later, in July 2023, Governor Kim visited the India International Convention and Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), which was nearing completion at the time, further strengthening their relationship.

Located in New Delhi, Yashobhoomi is operated by KINTEX under a 20-year management contract. In 2024, it successfully hosted the Korea Industry Exhibition (KoINDEX) alongside G-Fair.

Exchanges between Gyeonggi Province and India have recently expanded into the cultural sector. In October 2023, an Indian dance troupe performed at the Gyeonggi Arts Center under the auspices of the Indian Cultural Centre in Korea. Last year, a Gyeonggi Province official discovered and corrected errors regarding the name and location of Korea on a map in the "Spread of Indian Buddhism to East Asia" exhibit at the National Museum of India in New Delhi, thereby contributing to greater mutual understanding between the two countries.

As Korea and India mark the 10th anniversary of upgrading their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership this year and hold a summit meeting on the sidelines of the G7, Gyeonggi Province plans to further expand cooperation in economic, trade, and future growth industries.

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