India - Vietnam relations still have much potential and room for development.

This was the speech of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet at the celebration of the 78th Independence Day of the Republic of India, on the evening of August 16 in Hanoi.

Towards establishing an Indian Alumni Association in Da Nang

Introducing Vietnamese chicken pho and spring rolls in India

Attending the ceremony were Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Vietnam Sandeep Arya; Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet; representatives of leaders of departments, ministries, branches, international organizations...

Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya (left) speaks at the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Sandeep Arya said: Vietnam is a long-standing and close friend of India. The comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries has developed well in all fields. The two sides support the opening of new opportunities for economic cooperation; identify areas of common interest to increase investment, such as: infrastructure, energy (electricity), transportation. Tourism cooperation has grown positively thanks to the increasing number of direct flights between the two countries. In addition, the two countries actively cooperate in the fields of: innovation, technology, education, Buddhism, culture, heritage conservation, etc.

According to Ambassador Sandeep Arya, Vietnam and India share a common interest and have a clear plan for developing security and defense relations. He believes that cooperation between the two countries in this field will contribute to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet said: Vietnam and India have strong political trust. Economic cooperation between the two countries is developing vigorously. Bilateral trade reached 15 billion USD. The two sides have set a target of doubling this figure by 2030. The number of Indian tourists to Vietnam has tripled since the first direct flight in 2019, reaching nearly 400,000 by 2023. Over the past 10 years, India has organized training for nearly 3,000 Vietnamese officials and students in many fields. The two countries share common views on many international issues. India's multi-directional, multi-connected foreign policy is consistent with Vietnam's independent, multilateral, and diversified foreign policy.

Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet believes that the relationship between the two countries still has much potential and room for development, including further deepening political trust and defense cooperation; further expanding opportunities for effective cooperation in the fields of economics - trade - investment, science - technology and innovation; and people-to-people exchange.

Delegates attend the celebration of the 78th Independence Day of the Republic of India on the evening of August 16 in Hanoi.

At the ceremony, delegates enjoyed Indian and Vietnamese dishes such as naan bread, chicken curry, lamb curry, green rice cakes...

Vietnam and India are bound by history, shared values ​​of peace, cooperation and mutual respect.

This was the speech of Mr. Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of the Republic of India in Ho Chi Minh City at the 78th Independence Day of the Republic of India on August 14. The event was organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations in coordination with the Vietnam - India Friendship Association of the City.

Many practical activities promote Vietnam - India people-to-people relations

On August 15 in Binh Duong, the Vietnam - India Friendship Association of Binh Duong province (Association) held its 2nd Congress for the 2024 - 2029 term. Ms. Vu Thi Van Huong continued to be elected as the Association's President for this term.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/quan-he-an-do-viet-nam-con-nhieu-tiem-nang-du-dia-phat-trien-203631.html