Vietnam-India diplomatic relationship marked in HCM City
Ho Chi Minh
City (VNA) – HCM City authorities held a ceremony on January 10 to mark
the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-India diplomatic relationship (January 7,
1972 –2017) and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the
two countries (July 6, 2007 –2017).
Speaking at the
ceremony, Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang
stressed the religious and trade links between Vietnam and India have dated
back thousands of years, and the two nations have shared similarities in the
struggle for national liberation.
The bilateral
ties saw a turning point with the historic meeting between President Ho Chi
Minh and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1954.
Following the
establishment of diplomatic relations in 1997 and the strategic partnership in
2007, the links between the two countries have been unceasingly deepened and
expanded across areas.
The two
countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016.
India’s General
Consul in HCM City Smita Pant said the Vietnam-India relationship is built on a
solid foundation of close cultural and historical links as well as mutual
trust, understanding and support.
She promised to
boost cooperation programmes in tourism, culture, and people between India’s
localities and HCM City.
On the occasion,
the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations in HCM City organised the
Vietnam-India Culture Week in HCM City from January 7-14.
As of the end of
2016, India had 49 investment projects in HCM City with combined capital of 55
million USD.
The city has
hosted many India-related cultural events such as the International Yoga Day,
the Diwali Light Festival and an exhibition on India-Vietnam friendship.-VNA