India and Myanmar have discussed issues relating to bilateral cooperation as well as topics of common interest, including the developments in Rakhine State, at recent high-level meetings.
A delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Nguyen Ngoc Quang, Secretary of the Party Committee of Quang Nam province, is paying a working visit to India from October 16-20 to strengthen partnership between the CPV and Indian political parties.
More than 20 Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing their products at the sixth India International Silk Fair, which opened in New Delhi on October 16.
Vice Admiral Pham Hoai Nam, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy met with high-ranking naval officials of Japan and India in Jeju Island, the Republic of Korea on October 11, a day before the 16th Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS) opens.
A seminar introducing the strengths and incentives of the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang to Indian firms took place in New Delhi on October 11.
The Indian Defence Ministry announced on October 11 that the Indian Navy’s Kora-class missile corvette INS Kulish (P63) and naval maritime patrol aircraft Dornier arrived in Indonesia for the opening ceremony of the 32nd edition of India – Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT).
A conference themed “Challenges & Opportunities for India in the Indo-Pacific Region” was held in New Delhi on October 8 by the Indian Institute of Social Sciences and the Centre for Vietnam Study.
The Vietnamese and Indian Coast Guards on October 4 carried out a joint exercise off the Chennai coast, Tamil Nadu state, India.
Vietnam always attaches importance to the defence ties with India, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Sen. Lieut. Gen Pham Hong Huong has affirmed.
Vessel 8001 from the High Command of Vietnam Coast Guard, Zone 3, led by Vice Commander Sen. Lt. Col. Nguyen Minh Khanh docked in Chennai port on October 2, beginning its visit to India at the invitation of Rear Admiral Paramesh, Commander of the Indian Coast Guard Eastern Region.
A Buddhist cultural exchange of Vietnam, Russia and India was held at the Hanoi-Moscow multifunctional complex (Incentra) in Moscow on September 29.
Destroyer INS Rana of the Indian navy with 360 officers and crew members on board under the command of Colonel Atul Deswal anchored at Sai Gon Port in Ho Chi Minh City on September 27, beginning a four-day friendship visit.
A promotional event was held in New Delhi, India on September 25 for dragon fruits from the south central province of Binh Thuan in an effort to expand ties between agricultural exporters from Vietnam and Indian firms.
A delegation of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee is attending an exchange programme with Indian youths, which is underway in India until September 15.
People-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and India have been thriving recently through multiple activities, said Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Bui Khac Son on September 5.
Young Vietnamese and Indian soldiers engaged in an exchange programme held in Hanoi on September 4.
A Vietnamese film festival and photography exhibition introducing the nation and people of Vietnam were held in Film City centre in Noida city of India’s Uttar Pradesh state during August 30-31, as part of the celebrations of the 73rd National Day.
There is plenty of room for expanding cooperation in science-technology, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchange between Vietnam and India, however the two sides should establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate them, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 28.
