India to boost defence ties with S Korea

NEW DELHI: India and South Korea now intend to step up their bilateral defence ties, ranging from cooperation for peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region to joint defence production in aircraft and warships.

Defence minister A K Antony began his first-ever visit to South Korea on Thursday , as a follow-up to South Korean president Lee Myung-Bak’s trip to India in January, during which the two countries had decided to elevate their bilateral relationship to ‘‘ a strategic partnership’’ .

Apart from talks to discuss ways to bolster military-to-military ties, the Indian delegation will also visit some military establishments in South Korea.