Haryana, S Korean state to collaborate on tech, development

South Korean state of Chungcheongbuk and Haryana today agreed to enter into a sister-statehood relationship for development.
According to an official statement released here, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar accepted the proposal for such a relationship made by a visiting delegation today.
Section Chief of Chungcheongbuk Government Lee Iksoo said that his state is looking to have a close relationship with Haryana in the field of technology.
Speaking at the event, Khattar said the bilateral relationship between India and South Korea is strengthening.
According to the statement, Khattar mentioned that South Korean companies like Samsung, LG and Hyundai are present in India. He added that other companies like Kakodear, Casco, LS cables and SD Bio Sensor are present in Haryana.

The chief minister told the delegation about the advantageous position of Haryana and the industry friendly policy of the state.
Khattar also invited South Korean businesses and investors to the Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit-2016 scheduled to be organized in Gurgaon on March 7-8.