Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to South Korea was awarded the 2018 Seoul peace prize. the South Korean presenter enlisted the Prime Minister's achievements that led to this honour. "PM Modi has contributed to the economic contribution to the country and the world. He has been critical in promoting regional and global peace. "

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PM Modi said after accepting the award "The Seoul Peace Prize does not belong to me, it is dedicated to the people of India and our country’s culture of peace and harmony. It's for the success India has achieved in the last 5 years, powered by the skills of 1.3 billion people,". He further added that "The success that India has achieved in the last 5 years is due to aspirations, inspiration and efforts of the people of India. On their behalf, I accept the Award and express my gratitude."

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Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said "PM Narendra Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in held constructive talks on enhancing cooperation in trade and investment, defence and security, energy, space, Start-ups and people-to-people exchanges,". 

The Seoul Peace Prize was established in 1990 to commemorate the success of the 24th Olympic Games held in Seoul, an event in which 160 nations from across the world took part, creating harmony and friendship and a worldwide atmosphere of peace and reconciliation. The Seoul Peace Prize was established to crystallize the Korean people's yearning for peace on the Korean Peninsula and in the rest of the world.