<p>At his meeting with his Indian counterpart S.M. Krishna, both appreciated that the bilateral agreement “will give a further boost to the expanding economic partnership between the two countries”.<br />The South Korean minister said a large number of Korean companies were interested in making investments in India, even as bilateral trade has increased significantly to $15 billion.<br /><br />Krishna said his government attaches priority to ensuring that Korean companies have a conducive investment environment. <br /><br />“He also expressed the hope that other agreements that are under negotiation between the two sides, including a revised Double Taxation Avoidance Convention, can be concluded as soon as possible,” said a press statement issued by ministry of external affairs.<br />Besides, the two ministers also discussed ways of enhancing cooperation in areas ranging from civil aviation, shipping, energy to culture.<br />Krishna told the visiting minister that India was of the view that North Korea should return to the six-party talks.<br />The South Korean minister also called on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan and Commerce Minister Anand Sharma.</p>
<p>At his meeting with his Indian counterpart S.M. Krishna, both appreciated that the bilateral agreement “will give a further boost to the expanding economic partnership between the two countries”.<br />The South Korean minister said a large number of Korean companies were interested in making investments in India, even as bilateral trade has increased significantly to $15 billion.<br /><br />Krishna said his government attaches priority to ensuring that Korean companies have a conducive investment environment. <br /><br />“He also expressed the hope that other agreements that are under negotiation between the two sides, including a revised Double Taxation Avoidance Convention, can be concluded as soon as possible,” said a press statement issued by ministry of external affairs.<br />Besides, the two ministers also discussed ways of enhancing cooperation in areas ranging from civil aviation, shipping, energy to culture.<br />Krishna told the visiting minister that India was of the view that North Korea should return to the six-party talks.<br />The South Korean minister also called on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan and Commerce Minister Anand Sharma.</p>