Vietnam, India boost comprehensive strategic partnership
The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) on May 26 jointly organised a dialogue themed “Strengthening the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership".
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha (the lower house) Om Birla in a meeting in Hanoi in April 2022 (Photo: VNA).
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) on May 26jointly organised a dialogue themed “Strengthening theVietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership".
Aspart of activities to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomaticties and 5 years of the Vietnam – India comprehensivestrategic partnership, the third event of its kind aims to step up cooperationand connection between the two leading scientific research institutions,policy-making agencies, scientists and diplomats of the two countries, in newfields.
Inhis remarks, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Rranay Verma said the two countrieshave been committed to addressing common challenges such as climate change andpoverty, towards promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth.
The two sides have similar views on many regional and international issues,which creates the basis for their closer cooperation in theregional and international arenas, he added.
Dr.Pham Cao Cuong, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Indian andSouthwest Asian Studies, said the two sides need to further enhance dialogueand people-to-people exchange, beef up trade cooperation, and promote mechanisms such as the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC).
Accordingto Dr. Temjenmeren Ao, a researcher from the ICWA, theelevation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nationshas helped open new cooperation areas including aerospace, biotechnology,automobile industry, and renewable energy; and promoting the establishment of cooperationmechanisms in encryption technology, UN peacekeeping, and trade and investment.
Duringthe dialogue, delegates from the two countries focused their discussion on ways toexpand trade, cultural exchange, coordination in regional organisationsand forums between Vietnam and India.
India is one of the 10 largest trade partners of Vietnam with two-way tradeturnover growing by 20 percent annually, hitting more than 13 billionUSD in 2021.
Defenceand security cooperation has become an important pillar of the comprehensivestrategic partnership between the two countries with specific cooperation plansand programmes.
Traditionalcooperation fields such as education-training and agric𒉰ulture have witnessed substantivedevelopment, while the cultural and tourism cooperation, and people-to-peopleexchange have been also promoted effectively./.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha (the lower house) Om Birla attended a ceremony on April 19 in Hanoi to launch Vietjet Air's new direct air routes between Vietnam and India, which marked the return and expansion of its network in the 1.4-billion-strong market.
Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha (the lower house) Om Birla and his entourage left Ho Chi Minh City on April 21 evening, successfully wrapping up his three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
The Vietnam visit by Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha (lower house) Om Birla has made great contributions to the strengthening of the Vietnam-India comprehensive partnership as well as the cooperation between the two parliaments, Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha has said.
The Vietnamese Embassy in India, in coordination with chambers of commerce and industry in West Bengal, has organised conferences to further promote trade, investment and tourism of India into Vietnam.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
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.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha (the lower house) Om Birla in a meeting in Hanoi in April 2022 (Photo: VNA). 
