Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have discussed measures to enhance the two nations’ relationship, as part of the former’s visit to India from January 24 to January 26. PM Phuc, along with his wife and a delegation of high-ranking Vietnamese officials, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening in order to prepare for his participation in the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit on Thursday. According to the Vietnam News Agency, a conversation between PM Phuc and his Indian counterpart, PM Modi, was organized later that day. During the talk, the two leaders expressed their delight at the strong development of bilateral ties since the establishment of comprehensive strategic partnership in September 2016. They agreed to further improve the two countries’ relationship by maintaining all-level visits and exchanges and to intensify the trustworthy and effective collaboration in defense and security. Both governments will provide favorable conditions in order to boost their economic cooperation. They will also propose breakthrough measures to raise bilateral trade turnover to US$15 billion by 2020. PM Phuc wished that India would continue assisting Vietnam in training high-quality human resources, as well as in technology transfer and credit supply in multiple fields. The Vietnamese leader pledged to create favorable policies for Indian enterprises to enhance economic and trade connection in such fields as infrastructure, information technology, mechanical engineering, energy, and high-tech agriculture. Regarding the situation in the East Vietnam Sea, the two premiers highlighted the importance peaceful settlement of disputes with respect to international law,… [Read full story]
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Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI - The establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Việt Nam and India will create a new momentum for the development of the two countries and the whole region in general. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the remark at a meeting with Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng in Hà Nội today during his official visit to Việt Nam. The PM said Việt Nam and India have overcome difficulties to develop relations over years, stressing that Việt Nam plays a key role in India's "Act East" policy and appreciating the country's support for India…... [read more]
The Hanoitimes - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi witnessed the signing of 12 Vietnam-India cooperation agreements to upgrade their countries’ strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership after their talks in Hanoi on September 3. Vietnamese Prime Minister (PM) Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with Indian PM Narendra Modi during his working visit to Vietnam in Hanoi on September 3. The two leaders hosted a joint press conference to announce the results of their talks. The two PMs agreed to upgrade their countries’ strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership during their talks.…... [read more]
Vietnam, India upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership The Saigon Times Daily India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) poses for a photo with Vietnam’s Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at their meeting in Hanoi last Saturday - PHOTO: REUTERS HCMC - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have agreed to upgrade the relationship status of the two nations to comprehensive strategic partnership. At their meeting in Hanoi last Saturday, the leaders said the comprehensive strategic partnership would meet expectations of Vietnamese and Indian leaders and peoples and match their fundamental and long-term interests.…... [read more]
