New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnam and India held their 8th political co꧙nsultation session and 5th deputy foreign ministerial strategic dial🍨ogue in New Delhi on August 2.
Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam and Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs Preeti Saran chaired the events.
The two sides acknowledged positive strides in relations across politics, economics, defence-security, science-technology, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
They highlighted the significance of high-level visits of the two countries’ leaders, especially the upcoming tour to Vietnam by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Vietnam and India agreed to prepare for the 45 th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership.
The two sides discussed propelling the strategic partnership forward and agreed to maintain sound defence-security relations through information exchanges and technological transfers.
They suggested measures to push two-way trade towards 15 billion USD in the future such as studying the removal of trade barriers based on free trade agreements signed by the two countries.
India agreed to make it easier for Vietnamese products like coffee, rubber, cashew nut, tea, dragon fruit and tra fish to enter India.
Vietnamese and Indian businesses were encouraged to increase investment in the respective countries.
India said its major companies as well as small-and medium-sized enterprises are interested in the Vietnamese market and are carrying out projects in garment-textiles, tea processing, coffee, energy, infrastructure, and information technology in the Southeast Asian nation.
Vietnam was welcomed to explore investment in India, especially through initiatives like “Make In India”, “Digital India”, and “100 smart cities”.
The two sides agreed to enhance their partnership through preferential credit packages and capacity improvement within the bilateral cooperation framework and ASEAN-India collaboration.
They stressed the need to foster connectivity in aviation and navigation as well as in digital, information, telecommunication and databases while launching direct flights between the two countries and opening transport routes between sea ports.
Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam said Vietnam is part of a plan to connect highways between India, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Vietnam hopes India and ASEAN will soon agree on conditions for the disbursement of the one billion USD credit package that India pledged to provide for ASEAN member nations for this connectivity project.
Both nations lauded their mutual assistance at regional and international forums, especially the United Nations and ASEAN.
India confirmed its support for promoting the central role of the bloc in Asia-Pacific.
Vietnam hailed the Act East Policy of India and promised to do its utmost as a coordinator of ASEAN-India relations to develop the partnership.
Regarding the East Sea issue, both nations called on involved parties to solve disputes via peaceful means and international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
They also called for exercising self-restraint and taking no actions to complicate the situation such as militarisation and use or threaten to use force, while implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea and reaching a Code of Conduct in the East Sea soon.
The same day, Deputy FM Nam met with Indian Minister of State V.K. Singh, during which the host said India considers Vietnam a focus in its Act East Policy.-VNA
Vietnam and India have made significant progress in textile and garment trade last year, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai on March 15.
Vietnam will create favourable conditions for and offer incentives to Indian firms to invest in Vietnam, said Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh.
Minister of Defence Ngo Xuan Lich and his visiting Indian counterpart Manohar Parrika agreed to deepen bilateral defence ties at their talks in Hanoi on June 5.
Visiting Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrika has pledged to create the best conditions for Indian defence industry firms to cooperate with their Vietnamese peers.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnamese delegation at the event (Photo: VNA)
