Vietnam, India seek to enhance economic ties
HCM
City (VNA) – Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee
Nguyen Van Nen on September 27 hosted a reception for Indian Minister of State
for External Affairs and Education Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, during which the two
sides discussed measures to strengthen ties.
Welcoming Singh’s visit to HCM City as the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary
of diplomatic relations, Nen expressed his delight at the results of their
bilateral ties in recent years.
He
spoke highly of India’s support for Vietnam, including HCM City, to fight
COVID-19, demonstrating the long-standing solidarity between the people of the two nations,
particularly during a time of hardship.
Nen
also extended congratulations on the success of the Horasis India Meeting 2022 held
in neighbouring Binh Duong province from September 25 – 26.
There
is plenty of room for Vietnam and India, as well as HCM City and its Indian
partners, to beef up cooperation, he emphasised, proposing the two sides step
up partnership in areas of mutual interest and strength, including trade, investment,
information technology, culture, education and training, and agriculture.
Thanking
Nen for his reception, Singh said Vietnam remains one of the important
pillars in India’s Look East Policy and regional foreign policies. India wishes
to take bilateral ties with Vietnam to a new height, bringing practical
benefits to the people of both countries.
He expressed his hope to work with Vietnam, particularly HCM City, to foster economic cooperation and fully capitalise on advantages to improve partnerships among small- and medium-sized
enterprises and those involved in healthcare, education, smart city development
and green energy.
The
Indian official also asked for Vietnam’s continued support at multilateral
forums and urged authorities of Vietnam and HCM City to create favourable conditions for Indian
enterprises and communities./.