India and Vietnam Strengthen Bilateral Ties

On 1st August, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh deepened cooperation in technology, security, and connectivity through bilateral talks

Key points

Productive Talks: Indian PM highlighted productive discussions with Vietnamese PM on various sectors, including defence, maritime trade, and green economy. Both leaders emphasized the strong friendship and growing cooperation between India and Vietnam.
Strategic Partnership: Indian PM described Vietnam as a key partner in India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision, noting the alignment of views on regional issues.
He also celebrated the cultural ties between the two nations and invited Vietnamese citizens to explore India's Buddhist Circuit.
Invitation to Vietnam: Vietnamese PM invited Indian PM to visit Vietnam, praising Modi’s leadership for propelling India to become the world’s fifth-largest economy and a significant global power.
Strengthened Ties: The bilateral relationship has entered a new phase, reflecting closer strategic and cultural connections between India and Vietnam.