At the conference (Source: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – Indian experts at a conference in New Delhi, India on August 9 stressed the important role by young scholars, as well as the need to step up cooperation between Vietnamese and Indian universities. The Young Scholars Conference was jointly held by the Centre for Vietnamese Studies (CVS) and the Vietnamese Embassy in India. It aims to help young scholars express their opinions on the India-Vietnam relations in different aspects, thus enriching their understanding about the time-honoured ties. Professor Sonu Trivedi, CVS Director, said cooperation between Vietnamese and Indian universities and institutes would help reinforce relations between people of the two countries. Dr. Ash Narain Roy, Director of the Institute of Social Sciences, suggested ways to help young scholars conduct research studies. Professor Darvesh Gopal from Indira Gandhi National Open University spoke highly of the deep cultural and historical ties … [Read more...] about Conference highlights young scholars’ role in Vietnam-India ties
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President Tran Dai Quang hails political relations with India
He granted an interview to "The Times of India" newspaper on his upcoming visit to the Republic of India from March 2-4. The following is the full text of the interview which was published on February 28: Q: India and Vietnam have just completed the Year of Friendship to celebrate 45 years of establishment of diplomatic ties, ten years of the Strategic Partnership and one year of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. What is your evaluation of India - Vietnam relations? President Tran Dai Quang: Vietnam and India have enjoyed a long-standing traditional friendship with various historical and cultural similarities, which was established by President Ho Chi Minh and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and nurtured by successive generations of leaders and people of both countries. The two nations have empathized and supported each other in their struggle for national independence in the past as well as in the national construction and development today. With trust and many shared … [Read more...] about President Tran Dai Quang hails political relations with India
Vietnam, India share trust and common interests: President Quang
The Vietnamese top leader highlighted the milestones in bilateral ties between the two countries in an interview with the Indian daily Economic Times ahead of his upcoming State visit to India in early March. Following is the full-text of the interview: What are Vietnam’s plan to expand economic ties with India? India continued to be among Vietnam’s top ten largest trading partners as the bilateral trade turnover has increased 16% per annum on average in the past decade. A large number of major Indian firms have established and expanded their footprints in Vietnam. India has given priority to Vietnam in development cooperation and education and training, and paid attention to promoting the bilateral cooperation in science and technology, information and communication, energy, oil and gas, agriculture and tourism. The cultural bonds and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries have also deepened. A large population of Vietnamese are watching Indian dramas and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, India share trust and common interests: President Quang
Economy should shape Vietnam-India relations
Economy should lie at the heart of India-Vietnam relations (Illustrative image. Source VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – Economy should lie at the heart of India-Vietnam relations, according to an article posted on the Times of India on February 27 on the occasion of the upcoming visit to India by Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang from March 2-4. Titled “Move on Economics: Vietnam President’s upcoming visit should boost bilateral trade and business ties”, the article cited a recent survey showing Vietnam was one of the fastest growing economies between 2007 and 2017. [President Tran Dai Quang’s India visit to foster multi-faceted cooperation] Vietnam also received 33 billion USD in foreign investment in 2017, a factor that will spur greater growth this year. Even the World Bank estimates greater growth for Vietnam in 2018. Doi Moi laid the foundation for Vietnam to adopt technology and make significant improvements in its labour market. The … [Read more...] about Economy should shape Vietnam-India relations
Delhi Declaration of ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit
The Delhi Declaration of the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit to Mark the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations We, the Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of India, gathered in New Delhi, India, on 25 January 2018 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations under the theme of “Shared Values, Common Destiny”; Reaffirming our commitment to guide ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations by the principles, purposes, shared values and norms enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), the Declaration of the East Asia Summit on the Principles for Mutually Beneficial Relations, and the Vision Statement adopted at the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit to mark the 20th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations on 20 December 2012; and supporting the ASEAN Charter; Noting the cross-cultural exchanges and … [Read more...] about Delhi Declaration of ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit
Senior officials meet to prepare for ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung, who is also head of SOM ASEAN Vietnam, attended the event. At the meeting, Vietnam, as the coordinator of the ASEAN-India relations, and other countries agreed on the agenda and activities of the Commemorative Summit. Source: CPV Leaders of the countries are expected to review the cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India over the past 25 years, roll out cooperation orientations in the time to come, and discuss regional and international issues of shared concern. They will also have a retreat to talk about the enhancement of maritime cooperation between the ten-member group and India. The Delhi Declaration is set to be issued at the end of the event. As part of activities marking the 25th anniversary of the ASEAN-India dialogue relations, the senior officials of the two sides visited the ASEAN-India textile exhibition and the ASEAN-India youth award ceremony./. … [Read more...] about Senior officials meet to prepare for ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit
Ambassador: Vietnam central to India’s Act East policy
Following is the full text of the interview.Q: Could you please share the purposes and meaning of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to India during the India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit from 24-26 January 2018?A: H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Vietnam is visiting India as a Chief Guest for the Republic Day of India along with 9 other Heads of State/Government of ASEAN Member States to celebrate 25 years of the India-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership and to take part in the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit on 25 January 2018. The Prime Minister would be accompanied by a high level delegation of Ministers and Vice Ministers of different Ministries and Departments of the Government of Vietnam. There would be bilateral delegation level talks between Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Phuc and we expect signing of a few Agreements/Memoranda of Understanding on key areas of bilateral cooperation that would further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership … [Read more...] about Ambassador: Vietnam central to India’s Act East policy
Vietnam plays key role in India’s relations with ASEAN: VNese Ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh (Photo: H.H) Ambassador Ton Sinh Thanh talked to the Vietnam News Agency about the upcoming visit by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to India to attend the India-ASEAN Summit and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the India-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership. The event coincides with the 69 th anniversary of India’s Independence Day. Ambassador Thanh said that for 25 years, relations between ASEAN and India have steadily expanded in politics, diplomacy, security to economics, culture, and social affairs. In 2012, the two sides established a strategic dialogue. ASEAN played a key role in India’s Look East Policy, which has been upgraded to the current Act East Policy with a greater focus on strengthening ties with Southeast Asian nations and expanding relations with Northeast Asian countries, Australia, and New Zealand. Thanh said this is the first time India has invited leaders of all 10 ASEAN member countries to … [Read more...] about Vietnam plays key role in India’s relations with ASEAN: VNese Ambassador
Vietnamese Prime Minister to pay official visit to India
The information was released at a press conference in Hanoi on January 17.In addition to a Plenary Session of the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit, the PM will join numerous other important events, including a Retreat of all heads of State and Government of ASEAN Member States with the Indian PM, a parade on the Republic Day of India (January 26) and an event entitled ‘At Home’.During his stay, Vietnamese Government leader and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks, seeking the signing of important agreements in different fields.Speaking at the press conference, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Parvathaneni Harish noted: “The visit will provide an opportunity for the two leaders to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations and further lay out the roadmap for strengthening our comprehensive strategic partnership”.The year 2017 was chosen as the ‘Year of Friendship’ to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Prime Minister to pay official visit to India
Ambassador: Vietnam-India ties increasingly important to Indo-Pacific
Vietnamese Ambassador Ton Sinh Thanh (centre) at the workshop on Vietnam-India relations in New Delhi on January 9 (Photo: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnam-India relations have become more important to peace, stability and development of the two countries, as well as peace, security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, said Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh. Thanh made the remark while addressing a workshop on India-Vietnam ties amid the changing geopolitical situation in the Indo-Pacific held at the India International Centre in New Delhi on January 9. The event saw the attendance of scholars and researchers from the University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Sri Venkateswara University of India, Indian Council of World Affairs, King’s College London of the UK, Centre for China Analysis and Strategy, along with those from Vietnam. Thanh said although the global and regional situation is complex and unpredictable, peace, cooperation and … [Read more...] about Ambassador: Vietnam-India ties increasingly important to Indo-Pacific