Vietnam, India convene 11th political consultation, eighth strategic dialogue
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung and Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of India Riva Ganguly Das co-chaired the 11th political consultation and the eighth strategic dialogue between the two foreign ministries via videoconference on November 12.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese DeputyMinister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung and Secretary of the Ministry ofExternal Affairs of India Riva Ganguly Das co-chaired the 11th political consultation and the eighth strategic dialogue between the twoforeign ministries via videoconference on November 12.
During both meetings, the two sides engaged in open and straigh-forward discussions on bilateral cooperation in various fields as well as regional and global issues ofshared concern.
They shared the view that the Vietnam-India bilateral strategic partnership isgrowing in various areas, especially in politics, national defence-security,economy and trade.
Deputy Minister Dung suggested India work with Vietnam to promote high-level visits and hold meaningful activities to raise the two peoples’ awareness of Vietnam-India relationshipon the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic tiesnext year.
The Indian side highlighted the long-standing and close cultural ties between the two nations. She expressed satisfactionabout two-way trade that reached nearly 11 billion USD in the first ten months of thisyear.
Both sides agreed to reinforce bilateral ties in energy, health care, agriculture, culture, economy, trade and investment,as well as in promising fields such as information technology, renewable energy,hi-tech agriculture and innovation.
The Vietnamese official thanked India for providingmedical assistance for Vietnam to fight the pandemic, He proposed India continue helping Vietnam with COVID-19 vaccines and medicines in the near future.
The two sides pledged to strengthen mutual supportand coordination at regional and global forums, especially theUnited Nations and the ASEAN-India framework.
The Indian side affirmed appreciation of Mekong-Gangacooperation and expressed readiness to consider launching a trilateral cooperationmodel involving India, Vietnam and a development partner.
The two sides affirmed the importance of maintainingpeace, stability, security, and marit♈ime and aviation safety and freedom, as wellas addressing disputes by peaceful means in line with international law,especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Indian in coordination with authorirites of Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka state of India held a Vietnam-India investment and startup forum on August 18.
The medical devices sector is one of Vietnam’s most promising for foreign investment due to its rapid economic development and rising demand for medical care, according to Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City.
The beauty of Vietnamese ao dai (traditional long dress) and Indian saree was spotlighted at a seminar jointly held by the Vietnam – India Friendship Association in Hanoi and Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre under the Indian Embassy in Hanoi on November 18.
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.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung (Photo: VNA) 
