President: Vietnam is an important pillar in India’s Act East Policy
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh had a meeting with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi on February 13, as part of her official visit to India from February 11 to 13.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (R) meets with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi on February 13 (Photo: VNA)
During the meeting, Vice President Thinh informed her host on the outcomes of her talks with Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.
The Indian President expressed his pleasure at the extension of the two countries’ product sharing contract at Lot 128 in the East Sea for two more years, saying that it is a clear message on India’s stance on the East Sea.
He re-affirmed that Vietnam is an important pillar in India’s Act East Policy and in India’s relations with the ASEAN, especially when Vietnam is serving as Chair of ASEAN in 2020 and a non-permanent member in the UN Security Council for 2020-2021.
The two leaders agreed to maintain the frequency of high-level exchanges and contact every year as well as existing cooperative mechanisms between the two countries.
They vowed to continue well implementing signed agreements, especially the plan of action for 2017-2020, while encouraging their businesses to intensify cooperation, expand investment to new fields of India’s strength and Vietnam’s demand such as science-technology, energy-renewable energy, and oil refinery and petrol chemicals.
The leaders also agreed to accelerate the implementation of non-refundable aid and preferential credit packages for Vietnam, and facilitate the opening and operation of flights between major cities of the two countries.
They assigned ministries and agencies of the two countries to continue with talks to remove obstacles in trade and investment ties, towards the goal of 15 billion USD worth of trade value this year.
The two sides agreed to continue with their close coordination and mutual support at international and regional forums, towards the early finalization of an impartial and comprehensive Code of Conduct of Parties in the East Sea that ensures the interests of all concerned parties.
The same day, Vice President Thinh visited the Vietnam Embassy and talked with the embassy’s staff and overseas Vietnamese in India./.
Recommended
National
Vietnam News Today (May 7): International Financiers Upbeat About Vietnam’s Economic Outlook For 2024
Vietnam News Today (May 7): Party, State leaders commemorate Dien Bien Phu martyrs; Vietnam to defend human rights record at UNHRC’s dialogue; International financiers upbeat about Vietnam’s economic outlook for 2024; Vietnamese culture, handicraft products attract visitors at Paris Fair 2024.
May 07, 2024 | 07:14
National
Vietnam News Today (May 6): Vietnam Treasures Strategic Partnership With France
Vietnam News Today (May 6): Vietnam treasures strategic partnership with France; Vietnam shows keen interest in Cambodia's Funan Techo canal project; Foreign media spotlights Vietnam's Dien Bien Phu Victory; Great potential for Vietnamese products at African Investment, Commerce Forum.
May 06, 2024 | 07:11
National
Vietnam, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Steps up Coordination
At the invitation of Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son attended the OECD's Ministerial Council Conference 2024 in Paris.
May 05, 2024 | 21:24
National
Vietnam News Today (May 5): Vietnam Seeks Broader Cooperation With OECD
Vietnam News Today (May 5): Vietnam improving readiness to attract foreign investment: official; Vietnam seeks broader cooperation with OECD; Public screening of documentaries marking Dien Bien Phu Victory opens in Hanoi; Hanoi grosses US$5.8 billion from exports in four months.
May 05, 2024 | 11:54
National
Vietnam News Today (May 4): Vietnam Considers Peru a Leading Partner in Region
Vietnam News Today (May 4): Vietnam, Russia seek joint literate, art projects; Vietnam considers Peru a leading partner in region; Vietnam among Koreans’ most favourite destinations in 2024 summer; Kim Sang-sik picked as head coach of Vietnam football teams.
May 04, 2024 | 09:11
National
Six Vietnamese Universities Named in THE Asia University Rankings
Six Vietnamese universities made the Times Higher Education's 2024 Asian rankings, with one ranking in the top 200.
May 03, 2024 | 09:30
National
Vietnam News Today (May 3): Vietnamese, Cambodian Navies Convene 33rd Experience Sharing Conference
Vietnam News Today (May 3): Disbursed FDI capital hits five-year high in first four months; Dong Nai, RoK’s Gyeongnam province cooperate in labor training; Forum discuses orientations for Vietnam-Australia digital cooperation; Vietnamese, Cambodian navies convene 33rd experience sharing conference.
May 03, 2024 | 09:19
National
Vietnam News Today (May 2): Vietnam Fulfills Chairmanship of Asia Pacific Group At UN For April
Vietnam News Today (May 2): Vietnam fulfills Chairmanship of Asia Pacific Group at UN for April; Cold spell breaks early summer heat in northern Vietnam; Vietnam's National Reunification Day marked worldwide; Times Higher Education honors six Vietnamese universities.
May 02, 2024 | 08:50