Modi meets Vietnam counterpart boost ties

By Anjali Sharma

WASHINGTON – India Prime Minister Modi said in a post on X on Saturday highlighted the positive outcome of the meeting Prime Minister of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính and I met in Johannesburg. Our commitment to a stronger, future-oriented friendship between India and Vietnam remains steadfast”.

“PM Phạm Minh Chính of Vietnam and I met in Johannesburg. Our commitment to a stronger, future-oriented friendship between India and Vietnam remains steadfast,” Modi said in a post on X, highlighted the positive outcome of the meeting.

The meeting underscored the growing importance of India-Vietnam relations, with both countries seeking to enhance cooperation in areas like trade, investment, and defense. Vietnam is a key partner in Southeast Asia, and India is looking to strengthen its ties with the region.

Both leaders discussed ways to boost economic cooperation, including in areas like manufacturing, infrastructure, and digital technology.

They also emphasized the importance of cultural and people-to-people ties, with Vietnam home to a significant Indian diaspora.

The meeting came as India seeks to strengthen its Act East policy, with Vietnam a key partner in the region. The two countries are expected to work together on initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor and the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement.

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