Plenty of room for expanding Vietnam – India ties: PM
There is plenty of room for expanding cooperation in science-technology, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchange between Vietnam and India, however the two sides should establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate them, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 28.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) meets with Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on August 28. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)– There is plenty of room for expanding cooperation in science-technology,culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchange between Vietnam and India, howeverthe two sides should establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate them, saidPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 28.
Phuc made the remarkswhile receiving Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is in Hanoi for the16th Meeting of the Vietnam-India Joint Committee on Economic, Commercial,Scientific, and Technological Cooperation.
Vietnam treasures thefriendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India and hopes todeepen bilateral ties in all areas, the PM said, adding that he highly valuesthe results of the previous meeting between Swaraj and Deputy Prime Ministerand Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.
He asked Swaraj tohelp maintain the political trust between the two countries and foster Vietnam-Indiacooperation in multiple fields, particularly defence and security – a pillar ofbilateral relations, economics, and trade. He hoped the two sides would go onto discuss ways to reduce trade barriers and that more large corporations fromIndia will be investing in Vietnam in power, renewable energy, and oil and gasexploitation.
He also urged the twosides to closely coordinate and back each other at regional and internationalforums and, at the same time, expressed his support for India’s “Act East” policy.
Vietnam hopes Indiawill support ASEAN’s centrality in regional architecture and speak out for themaintenance of security, safety, freedom of navigation, aviation and trade, including the settlement of disputes via peaceful means onthe basis of international law, the Vietnamese leader said.
Foreign MinisterSushma Swaraj, for her part, said she is impressed with Vietnam’ssocio-economic development in recent years and pleased to see the two nations’Comprehensive Strategic Partnership growing, bringing real benefit to theirpeoples.
India wants to furtherintensify its multifaceted partnership with Vietnam with a special focus oneconomics, trade, investment, science-technology, security-defence, andpeople-to-people exchange, thereby contributing to peace, stability, andprosperity in the region and across the globe. –VNA
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Seven Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing their products at Vibrant Tamil Nadu - Global Expo & Summit 2018 in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which runs from August 12-15.
The Embassy of India in Vietnam hosted a ceremony to celebrate the 71st anniversary of India’s Independence Day (August 15, 1947) in Hanoi on August 15.
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and India experienced a significant yearly increase of 50 percent to 6.36 billion USD over the past seven months of 2018, statistics from the General Department of Customs showed.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) meets with Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on August 28. (Photo: VNA)
