Vietnam – India diplomatic ties marked in HCM City
A ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam – India diplomatic ties (1972 – 2022) was held by the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on January 6.
HCMCity (VNA) – A ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam – India diplomatic ties (1972 – 2022) was held by thePeople’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on January 6.
Addressingthe event, Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the municipalPeople’s Committee Phan Van Mai highlighted the flourishing development of the traditionalfriendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and India.
Since the two countries upgraded their relations to the comprehensive strategicpartnership in 2016, Vietnam has always affirmed its consistent policy ofattaching importance to, strengthening and promoting relations with India, Maisaid.
In 2021, despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,India was still one of the top 10 trading partners ofVietnam, withtwo-way trade turnover hitting nearly 11 billion USD - an increase of nearly 40percent year-on-year.
Vietnamesepeople always appreciate the Indian side's valuable support such as provision of COVID-19 treatment medicine and medical oxygen for Vietnam, and transfer of vaccine production technology, he said.
The Vietnam – India relationship, which has been tested through time, is atestament to the trust, friendship, and strong commitment of leaders and peopleof the two countries, he said, expressing his belief that this foundation-basedbilateral cooperation will make the comprehensive strategic partnership, and thecooperation between HCM City and India in particular stronger for the sake ofthe two people, and for peace, stability, and prosperity in Asia and the world.
Consul General of India in HCM City Madan Mohan Sethi speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Consul General of India in HCM City Madan Mohan Sethi saidVietnam is a reliable friend of India.
He highly appreciated the support that the Vietnamese Government and people havegiven to India in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that India will certainly always remember this precious help.
According to the diplomat, cooperation between the two countries has beenexpanded to almost important fields such as education, oil and gas, hydropowerdevelopment, diplomacy, start-ups, and space technology.
There is great potential for the two sides to promote cooperation, hestre♏ssed, advising Vietnamese businesses from different fields to seek and setup trade ties with Indian partners./.
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A chain of diplomatic, economic, cultural and people-to-people exchange events will be jointly held by the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, the municipal authorities and other southern localities in 2022 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – India diplomatic ties (1972-2022).
The relationship between Vietnam and India has grown significantly over the past 50 years, with India becoming one of the leading partners of Vietnam, Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau told Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (January 7, 1972-2022).
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.
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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.
Participants at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
Consul General of India in HCM City Madan Mohan Sethi speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
