President of India Ram Nath Kovind. — Photo timesofindia.indiatimes.comViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — President of India Ram Nath Kovind and his spouse will pay a state-level visit to Việt Nam from November 18 to 20. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the visit will be at the invitation of Party General Secretary, President Nguyễn Phú Trọng. Việt Nam and India set up their diplomatic ties on January 7, 1972. In 2007, the Việt Nam-India relationship was lifted to strategic partnership level, with a focus on politics-diplomacy, national defence-security, economy-trade, energy, science-technology and culture-education. Following the visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2016, both sides upgraded their strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership to meet demands in the new situation. In March this year, then President Trần Đại Quang and his spouse paid a State visit to India. The … [Read more...] about President of India to visit Việt Nam
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ASEAN-India network of universities established
The ASEAN-India Informal Breakfast Summit Leaders of ASEAN and India welcomed the positive developments in the bilateral ties since the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit (in New Dehli, January 2018) on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations. ASEAN leaders highly praised India for its central role and efforts to beef up regional connectivity and building of the ASEAN community. The two sides agreed to continuously broaden the comprehensive ties especially in domains of common benefits including economics, trade, investment; early finalize negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP); endorse sustainable growth; narrow the development gap; develop digital technology; optimize opportunities from the 4.0 industrial revolution and maritime cooperation including green aquatic economy, aviation connection, people-to-people exchanges, education, and tourism. Indian PM Narendra Modi expressed … [Read more...] about ASEAN-India network of universities established
Vietnamese businesses attend 38th India International Trade Fair
The event, themed ‘Enterprises from Rural India’, holds two pavilions where Vietnamese businesses have the opportunity to introduce their products and services to visitors and seek business opportunities with both Indian and international partners. Pham Sanh Chau, the Vietnamese Ambassador to India,along with other representatives from Vietnam’s diplomatic agencies in India attended the opening of the Vietnamese stalls at the event. IITF, organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is the largest international trade show in India. The annual event running until November 27, showcases a wide range of products and services related to consumer goods, processed food, garments and textiles, interior and exterior decoration, handicrafts, cosmetics, electronics, telecommunications, finance and banking service, and tourism. VOV Related news Dak Nong to host Vietnam - Cambodia int’l trade fair Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnamese businesses attend 38th India International Trade Fair
President of India to pay State visit to Vietnam
President of India Ram Nath Kovind (Photo: ndtv.com) The Foreign Ministry said the visit will be made at the invitation of President Nguyen Phu Trong. Vietnam and India set up their diplomatic ties on January 7, 1972. In 2007, the Vietnam-India relationship was lifted to strategic partnership level, with a focus on politics-diplomacy, national defence-security, economy-trade, energy, science-technology and culture-education. Following the Vietnam’s visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2016, both sides upgraded their strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership to meet demand in the new situation. In March this year, then President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse paid a State visit to India. The visit helped materialise contents of the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership while strengthening the bilateral relationship. VNA Related news Vietnamese Ambassador to India presents credentials Vietnam, India boost … [Read more...] about President of India to pay State visit to Vietnam
Vietnamese Ambassador to India presents credentials
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau (R) presents credentials to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind (L) Chau affirmed that Vietnam has been ready to welcome a visit by the President from November 18-20. He expressed his delight at becoming the first Vietnamese ambassador to present the first credentials letter signed by President Nguyen Phu Trong, who took office on October 23. The ambassador vowed to fulfil his assigned task in stepping up bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, thus meeting the aspiration of the two countries’ leaders. Kovind, for his part, said he is delighted to be one of the first two heads of State to pay a State visit to Vietnam after the country had a new president. He affirmed that Vietnam will continue to be an important pillar in India’s Look East policy. Speaking highly of Vietnam’s achievements in political diplomacy, economy, and socio-culture over the past few years, he pledged … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Ambassador to India presents credentials