Sarbananda Sonowal Begins Four-Day South Korea Visit to Strengthen Shipbuilding Ties

Busan, South Korea: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal began a four-day visit to South Korea on Monday, October 26, to strengthen maritime cooperation and attract investment in India’s shipbuilding sector. Addressing Indian professionals working in South Korea’s maritime industry, Sonowal highlighted India’s ambition to become one of the world’s top five shipbuilding nations by 2047.

The minister emphasised the importance of the India–South Korea VOYAGES cooperation framework in shipbuilding, shipping and maritime logistics. He encouraged Indian professionals in South Korea to contribute their expertise, mentor young talent and support India’s growing maritime industry through technology transfer and skills development.