Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind (Photo: VNA) At the meeting, both leaders said they are pleased with robust
growth of Vietnam – India traditional ties and comprehensive cooperation
since the bilateral relationship was upgraded to a comprehensive strategic
partnership in September 2016.
They praised the organisation of meaningful events throughout
the Vietnam – India friendship year 2017, which marked 45 years of diplomatic
relations and 10 years of strategic partnership between the two countries.
These events contributed to boosting public understanding on the relationship
and bilateral collaboration across sectors, they said.
Lauding Vietnam’s coordination role in ASEAN – India ties,
President Ram Nath Kovind stressed Vietnam is an important pillar in India's
Act East Policy. He vowed to make stronger efforts in promoting the two
countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership based on outcomes of their
45-year diplomatic relations.
PM Phuc stated Vietnam’s consistent diplomatic policy always
treasures ties with traditional friends like India.
Both sides agreed to frequently organise high-ranking delegation
visits between their parties, governments and parliaments, and exchanges
between localities and people
They said defence-securityengagements will be boosted toward
greater effectiveness, while economics and trade partnerships will be
promoted toward a bilateral trade goal of US$15 billion in 2020. The Indian
side said it will continue supporting Vietnam in training high-quality human
resources and offering more development support packages and preferential
credit to the country.
PM Phuc took the occasion to invited the Indian President and
his spouse to visit Vietnam.
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Source: NDO