Sarbananda Sonowal to pitch India's Shipbuilding Opportunity to Korean Industry during Korea Visit

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal commenced a four-day visit to South Korea to pitch India's shipbuilding opportunities to the Korean industry and deepen maritime ties. The visit aims to advance India's goal of becoming a top-five shipbuilding nation by 2047, aligned with the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. The minister highlighted the VOYAGES framework established in April during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's state visit to India, which covers cooperation in shipbuilding, shipping, and maritime logistics. Furthermore, Sonowal interacted with Indian professionals in Busan, sought practical suggestions on shipyard productivity and workforce skilling, and scheduled participation in a ministerial roundtable for World Maritime Day.