New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnam has reaffirmed its support for India's growing role in the region and on the global stage, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressing his hope for the South Asian country's continued development during a meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on August 1.
PM Chinh congratulated India on its remarkable strides in economy, sci-tech, national defence, infrastructure, and improving living standards.
The PM thanked the Indian President and Government for extending condolences over the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, a close friend of the Indian people.
Vietnam deeply appreciates India's invaluable support during its past struggle for national liberation and its ongoing construction and development, he said, adding that India's assistance, particularly its medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflected the enduring solidarity and mutual support between the two nations during challenging times.
President Murmu expressed her pleasure at the robust development of the bilateral relations in recent years, especially since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016, highlighting the increase in exchanges across all levels and channels.
She praised the outcomes of the talks between the two PMs, particularly the adoption of the joint statement on strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership and deepening cooperation based on the "Five Mores" principle, believing that the agreements signed during this visit will be actively carried out by both sides.
The Vietnamese PM suggested that President Murmu continue supporting the Vietnam-India relationship, particularly in national defence. He also sought India's assistance in the form of preferential credit packages, personnel training, and capacity-building.
To further boost ties, he proposed doubling two-way trade, investment, and tourism by 2030 and increasing the frequency of direct flights to facilitate exchanges between localities and their people.
On the occasion, PM Chinh conveyed President To Lam’s invitation to President Murmu to visit Vietnam in the near future./.
