“I do not want to be introduced in Vietnam as a guest because I am your brother. Vietnam is my second home and my dearest family. I would like to introduce myself as your family member. Not only for me but also in India, the name Vietnam is very familiar and close,” said Geetesh Sharma, a special Indian friend of Vietnam.

On the evening of May 2, Geetesh Sharma - who created a strong diplomatic bridge between India and Vietnam, passed away at Vishudhanand Hospital in Kolkata, capital of the state of West Bengal, India after a week of fighting COVID-19.