Speaking at the meetings, Cuong affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State, People’s Army and people always bear in mind the support of India for the country’s struggle for national liberation in the past and for its current nation building cause.He said the regular exchange of high-level army delegations has proved effective, suggesting the Indian Armed Forces’ units, especially the Navy, Air Force and Army, intensify cooperation with the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), with the focus on personnel training, exchanges of young officers, and coordination in United Nations peacekeeping missions.Indian commanders vowed to exert efforts to strengthen ties between the two armies, particularly in defence collaboration.India is willing to help the VPA in several fields that it has the expertise, they confirmed, showing their determination to implement signed defence agreements and recommending possible cooperation domains.Early, Cuong and the Vietnamese delegation visited … [Read more...] about Vietnam, India look to strengthen defence relations
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India, Vietnam strengthen defense cooperation
The visit aimed to survey military education and training strategies for the 2011-2020 period, and contribute to boosting friendly relations between the two countries.During the visit, the delegation held talks with the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma, and the Chief of the Indian Army, General V. K. Singh. They also visited India’s National Defence Academy and the Officers’ Training Academy in Gaya and the Agra Air Force Station. … [Read more...] about India, Vietnam strengthen defense cooperation
Military delegation visits India
At the third Vietnam-India Security Dialogue, Indian Deputy Defence Minister Vijay Singh and Mr Hieu discussed measures to boost bilateral cooperation in national defence in the coming years in line with high-level commitments to strategic partnership. The Vietnamese delegation shared experiences in terror combat, maritime security, border management and in improving the roles of the State and socio-political organizations. During his stay in India, Deputy Minister Hieu met with Defence Minister A. K. Antony, and senior officers of each of the Indian armed services, and visited the air force command of the western region and the India National Defence Academy. … [Read more...] about Military delegation visits India
Training – bright spot in Vietnam-India defence ties
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Pham Hong Huong (R) welcomes Lieutenant General Jasjit Singh Kler (Source: qdnd.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – Education and training are a brightspot in the defence relation between Vietnam and India, said Deputy Chief ofthe General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) Pham Hong Huong.Lieutenant General Huong made the remark at a reception inHanoi on August 28 for Lieutenant General Jasjit Singh Kler, Commandant ofIndia’s National Defence Academy.He added that the bilateral ties have also been tightened inthe fields of delegation exchanges, naval cooperation and defence industry.The Vietnamese army always treasures and bears in mind thesupport of India’s army and people for Vietnam’s past struggle for nationalliberation and current nation building and development, the officer said.Jasjit Singh Kler informed the host of the performance ofVietnamese officers under training at India’s … [Read more...] about Training – bright spot in Vietnam-India defence ties
VN Defence Academy’s officers visits India
Rightafter its arrival, the delegation met Lieut. Gen. N.K Singh, DeputyChief of the Integrated Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, andV.F Tonk, Director of Military Training Department. At theses meetings, Trung briefed on Vietnam ’s all-people defencepolicy, affirming that Vietnam neither use force to solveinternational differences nor rely any country to oppose other nations.He said Vietnam pursues a policy of settlingdivergences through peaceful measures as well as diversification andmultilateralisation of relations. Vietnam wants to become areliable partner of all countries across the world, Trung added. Lieut. Gen. N.K Singh also introduced India ’s strategic views on defence to the Vietnamese delegation. On Nov. 15, the delegation called at the Indian Military Academywhere leaders of the two academies agreed to exchange visits ofhigh-ranking officers, lecturers and cadets. Whilein India , the Vietnamese guests … [Read more...] about VN Defence Academy’s officers visits India
71st National Day observed overseas
Vietnamese Ambassador Ton Sinh Thanh and Minister of State for External Affairs V.K Singh (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The 71st National Day of Vietnam (September 2) has been observed by the Vietnamese Embassies in India, Laos and Mozambique. Speaking at a gala dinner in New Delhi on August 29, Vietnamese Ambassador Ton Sinh Thanh reviewed the struggle for independence of the Vietnamese people as well as their efforts to reconstruct the nation after war. He also recalled India’s valuable support for Vietnam, saying that since the two countries became strategic partners in 2007, the bilateral relations have been expanded and developed rapidly in numerous fields, including trade, investment, education, science-technology, defence and security. He expressed his belief that the ties will grow further thanks to the two sides’ common strategic interests and trust. The diplomat also said that the upcoming visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will help lift the … [Read more...] about 71st National Day observed overseas
Vietnam, India bolster defence partnership
At the talks (Photo: VNA)New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnam and Indiahave reiterated their desire to increase bilateral cooperation, especially inthe field of defence, for mutual benefits and peace, stability and prosperityin the Asia-Pacific region.During talks between Vietnamese Minister ofDefence Ngo Xuan Lich and his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar in New Delhion December 5, the two sides expressed their belief that the former’s visit toIndia from December 4-7 will strengthen relations between the two countries’peoples and armies.Minister Lich said the elevation of bilateraldefence collaboration to a new height will contribute to the comprehensivestrategic partnership agreed by top leaders in September 2016.The two ministers highlighted the traditionalfriendship between Vietnam and India, which was founded by late President HoChi Minh and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and nurtured by generations ofleaders and peoples of the two nations.India is a close and reliable … [Read more...] about Vietnam, India bolster defence partnership
VN, India bolster defence partnership
During talks between Vietnamese Minister of Defence Ngo Xuan Lich and his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar in New Delhi on December 5, the two sides expressed their belief that the former’s visit to India from December 4-7 will strengthen relations between the two countries’ peoples and armies.Minister Lich said the elevation of bilateral defence collaboration to a new height will contribute to the comprehensive strategic partnership agreed by top leaders in September 2016.The two ministers highlighted the traditional friendship between Viet Nam and India, which was founded by late President Ho Chi Minh and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and nurtured by generations of leaders and peoples of the two nations.India is a close and reliable friend to Viet Nam, Lich said, adding that the Vietnamese Government and people remember India’s assistance in the cause of national independence and reform.He noted that India considers Viet Nam a key pillar in the “Act East … [Read more...] about VN, India bolster defence partnership
In 2017 Vietnam and India celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Strategic Partnership
Reporter: In 45 years from the establishment of the diplomatic ties (January 7th 1972 – January 7th 2017), the relations between Vietnam and India have continuously developed in all aspects. How do you evaluate the relations between the two countries in these years? Mr. Parvathaneni Harish: The civilizational relationship between India and Vietnam spans over 2000 years and the advent of Buddhism from India to Vietnam and the remnants of the Hindu Champa civilization in Vietnam stand testimony to this fact. Our monks, traders and peoples interacted over centuries and intense cultural exchanges have left their imprint on our daily lives and activities. During our respective freedom struggles led by Mahatma Gandhi and President Ho Chi Minh, the founding fathers of our nations were in close contact establioshing trust and friendship; a valued relationship that our successive generations of leaders have nurtured and built upon during Vietnam’s phase of national reunification and … [Read more...] about In 2017 Vietnam and India celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Strategic Partnership
Viet Nam welcomes investors from India
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Nguyen Phu Trong at an Indian Business Forum in Mumbai. -- Photo Tri Dung NEW DELHI (VNS) — Viet Nam welcomed investors from India, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong said at an Indian Business Forum in Mumbai as part of his State visit to India. Trong said trade and investment between Viet Nam and India was growing strongly. India is one of Viet Nam's 10th largest trading partners. Two-way trade has grown at an annual rate of more than 12 per cent in recent years, reaching US$3.94 billion in 2012. The two sides target $7 billion in bilateral trade by 2015 and $15 billion by 2020. By June 2013, Indian businessmen had established 74 projects in Viet Nam with a total registered investment of more than $252 million. Trong told representatives from Indian companies that he and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had witnessed the signing of a series of important … [Read more...] about Viet Nam welcomes investors from India