Vietnamese Government chief meets Indian Vice President
VOV.VN - The two leaders have agreed to maintain meetings and activities at all level, and people-to-people exchanges, while successfully coordinating a broad range activities to mark the 50th anniversary of both nations' diplomatic ties.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 12 met Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, during which they affirmed that bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership has a firm ground to grow stronger in the time ahead.
The Vietnamese cabinet leader suggested the two sides ramp up their cooperation in economy, trade and investment, asked India to further open its door to Vietnam’s commodities, and welcome Indian firms to invest in information technology, pharmacy, education, agriculture and energy.
Both sides concurred to further make use of their cooperation potential in defence-security, maritime cooperation, sustainable development, and energy. They also consented to continue their close coordination and mutual support at regional and international forums in issues of mutual interests, including ensuring security, safety, and freedom of navigation and aviation.
The Indian Vice President, in turn, highlighted Vietnam as one of the important partners in India’s foreign policy; and agreed with PM Chinh’s proposal on the holding of a meeting of the Vietnam – India Joint Committee on Economic, Trade, Science and Technology Cooperation early next year.
PM Chinh conveyed invitations from Vietnamese high-ranking leaders to Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chairman of Upper House Venkaiah Naidu to visit Vietnam.