At the conference (Photo: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – “India-Vietnam relations through theprism of Gandhian and Ho Chi Minh philosophies” was the main topic of aninternational conference that took place in Tirupathi city, India’s AndhraPradesh state on March 18-19.
The event was jointly held by the Centre for Southeast Asia and Pacific Studiesunder the Sri Venkateswara University, the Indian Council of Social ScienceResearch, the Centre for Vietnam Studies and the Centre for India Studies (CIS)under the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA).
Vice Chancellor of the Sri Venkateswara University Rajendra Prasad said theconference has contributed to consolidating and promoting the comprehensivestrategic partnership between Vietnam and India.
It has shed light on some issues in the bilateral ties, as well as relationsbetween Vietnam and India, and their neighbouring countries in the context of regionaland global uncertainties, he said.
Dr. Le Van Toan, CIS Director and Chairman of the HCMA’s Science Council, highlightedthe role of Mahatma Gandhi and Ho Chi Minh in laying foundation for theVietnam-India relationship, which has been fostered by generations of leadersand people of the two countries.
He also talked about outcomes of the relationship over the past nearly half a century,potential and prospects for stronger cooperation, as well as barriers to theties.
At the end of the conference, the Centre for Southeast Asia andPacific Studies presented Toan with the “Lifetime Achievement Award.” He is thefirst foreigner to receive the title by the centre.-VNA
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