{"id":65758,"date":"2026-04-28T15:01:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T09:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/2026\/04\/28\/korea-and-meghalaya-take-first-step-towards-economic-partnership-at-joint-csr-economic-cooperation-forum\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T15:01:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T09:31:46","slug":"korea-and-meghalaya-take-first-step-towards-economic-partnership-at-joint-csr-economic-cooperation-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/risingentrepreneurs.in\/index.php\/2026\/04\/28\/korea-and-meghalaya-take-first-step-towards-economic-partnership-at-joint-csr-economic-cooperation-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"Korea and Meghalaya take first step towards economic partnership at Joint CSR-Economic Cooperation Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], April 28:<\/strong>\u00a0In a landmark effort to deepen economic and developmental collaboration, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and KOTRA, India-Korea Business Cooperation Desk New Delhi, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Meghalaya, successfully organized the 2026 Korea-India Joint CSR-Economic Cooperation Forum at VIVANTA\u00a0Shillong\u00a0on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The forum was held to build on the growing momentum for economic cooperation between South Korea and India, further strengthened following President Jae-myung&nbsp;Lee\u2019s recent state visit to India and his summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week.<\/p>\n<p>The forum brought together a high-level Korean delegation led by&nbsp;Sungjoong&nbsp;Cho, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and senior officials from KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) and other Korean government-related organizations collectively known as Team Korea. The objective was to initiate dialogue with the Government of Meghalaya on potential opportunities and shared development goals.<\/p>\n<p>In his opening remarks,&nbsp;Sungjoong&nbsp;Cho emphasized Korea\u2019s commitment to strengthening engagement with Meghalaya and highlighted the state\u2019s strategic importance at the intersection of India\u2019s Act East Policy and Korea\u2019s Indo-Pacific Strategy. He noted Meghalaya\u2019s strong potential in sectors such as sustainable tourism,&nbsp;agro-processing, and natural resources, and expressed optimism about expanding cooperation. He remarked that the forum would serve as a meaningful first step \u201cfrom a walk in the clouds to a shared prosperity in the future,\u201d underscoring the vision for long-term partnership and mutual growth.<\/p>\n<p>Ankit Kumar, Member of CII North East Council, and VP Strategy, Corrosion Intelligence Private Limited, delivered the congratulatory remarks, welcoming the initiative as a timely step toward strengthening Meghalaya\u2019s economic partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>The forum also featured a special address by Cyril V.&nbsp;DarlongDiengdoh, IAS, Commissioner &amp; Secretary, Department of Planning and Joint&nbsp;CEO, Meghalaya Investment Promotion Authority, Government of Meghalaya. He outlined key sectors for investment and emphasized the state\u2019s readiness to collaborate with global partners, supported by progressive policies and a conducive business environment.<\/p>\n<p>Jae-wook&nbsp;Lee, Executive Director, India\u2013Korea Business Cooperation Desk, KOTRA New Delhi, delivered a presentation titled \u201cKorea: Your Best Strategic Partner,\u201d highlighting Korea\u2019s strengths and the potential for expanding cooperation with Meghalaya across sectors of mutual interest.<\/p>\n<p>A key feature of the forum was the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) donation ceremony, where Team Korea, a coalition of leading Korean organizations including the Embassy of the&nbsp;Republic of Korea, KOTRA, Invest India Korea Plus, KITA (Korea International Trade Association), K-Sure (Korea Trade Insurance Corporation), KOIPA (Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency), KIEP (Korea Institute for International Economic Policy), KOSME (Korea SMEs and Startups Agency), and KOSMA (Korean Small &amp; Medium Enterprises Association in India), came together to support community welfare initiatives. As part of this initiative, essential products including tumblers and containers from&nbsp;LocknLock&nbsp;and face masks from SKINORO were donated to a women-led NGO, underscoring Korea\u2019s continued commitment to inclusive and community-focused development.<\/p>\n<p>The seminar concluded with a networking lunch, providing an opportunity for Korean and stakeholders from Meghalaya to explore collaborations in business and community development. The visit marked a pivotal step in establishing long-term economic cooperation between South Korea and Meghalaya.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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