Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen QuocDung highlighted effective cooperation between Vietnam and India atinternational and regional forums and within the frameworks of ASEAN and Greater Mekong Sub-region at a virtual workshop on August 12.
The workshop was held by Indian Ambassador toVietnam Pranay Kumar Verma to mark his nation’s 75th Independence Day (August15).
Addressing the event, Dung congratulated India on its significant socio-economic achievementsduring the period and reviewed Vietnam – India relations from traditionalfriendship to strategic partnership in 2007 and comprehensive strategicpartnership in 2016.
The diplomat proposed measures and orientations to enhance the ties inthe post-COVID-19 period and amid the ongoing 4th IndustrialRevolution.
On the occasion, Dung expressed his gratitude toward the IndianGovernment and people’s valuable assistance for Vietnam in the fight againstthe pandemic.
Participants exchanged their views on the formation and development ofIndia since it obtained independence and the history of Vietnam – India relations originated from cultural and religious exchanges dating back morethan 2,000 years ago.
They analysed the two nations’ conditions and strengths and recommended specificmeasures to further bolster their bilateral comprehensive strategic partnershipin the time to come./.