India, Vietnam discuss ways to enhance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
India and Vietnam discussed ways to enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 13th Political Consultation and the 10th Strategic Dialogue on June 25.
The meeting was co-chaired by P. Kumaran, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs and Nguyen Manh Cuong, Deputy Foreign Minister of Vietnam.
During his visit to India, Deputy Foreign Minister of Vietnam called on External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor, and Special Secretary, Department of Commerce Shri Rajesh Agrawal.
During the Political Consultation, both sides reviewed progress in the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which is guided by the ‘Joint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People’ adopted by the Prime Ministers of India and Vietnam in December 2020 and the Plan of Action for 2024-2028, signed in August 2024 during the State Visit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam to India.
Bilateral Ties Discussed
The two sides discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including cooperation covering political, defence and security, maritime, trade and investment, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, science and technology, space, information technology, digital, fintech, connectivity, culture, tourism and education domains.
Both sides expressed satisfaction on the ongoing development cooperation between India and Vietnam through heritage conservation and restoration projects, Quick Impact Projects, ITEC and e-ITEC initiatives and scholarships.
During the Strategic Dialogue, the two sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
"Both sides unequivocally condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Indian side appreciated Vietnam’s expression of solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism.
The Vietnam side thanked the Government of India for the first-ever exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha in Vietnam in May 2025.
During this event of profound significance, which underscored the shared spiritual heritage of India and Vietnam, over 14 million people paid their respects to the Holy Relics.
The Indian side re-affirmed Vietnam’s position as a key partner in India’s Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and vision of the Indo-Pacific.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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