India, South Korea sign MoU to boost logistics cooperation

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in logistics and infrastructure development between the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT), government of India (GoI) and the Korea Transport Institute (KoTI), Republic of Korea (RoK), has been signed at the Sejong National Research Complex, South Korea by Youngchan Kim, president of KOTI, and Amit Kumar, ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea.

India’s department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) and Korea Transport Institute (KoTI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in logistics and infrastructure development.
The collaboration will support India’s PM GatiShakti initiative, focusing on knowledge exchange, training, and technical assistance.

The MoU will enhance cooperation in logistics and infrastructure development, leveraging KOTI’s expertise to support India’s ambitious infrastructure initiatives. Joint working meetings will be held for taking the initiative forward.

Further, the MoU will establish a comprehensive mechanism for knowledge exchange and institutional cooperation between the logistics division, DPIIT and KOTI. This will help in the development of infrastructure and logistics master plans under the aegis of the prestigious programme – PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.

The key benefits of this collaboration include the establishment of a research-driven programme that enhances expertise in logistics and infrastructure through knowledge exchange, training, and technical assistance. It will also foster cross-learning in areas such as master planning, technology adoption, and innovation. Additionally, the partnership will highlight the achievements under the PM GatiShakti initiative and promote GIS data-based technology on a global stage, DPIIT said in a press release.

This will mark a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties and fostering innovation in the field of logistics and infrastructure development.

_{Images are for reference only.Images and contents gathered automatic from google or 3rd party sources.All rights on the images and contents are with their legal original owners.}