Annual dialogue discusses ways to enhance efficiency of Vietnam-India cooperation
The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) on September 27 held their 5th annual dialogue in Hanoi, discussing key issues in the two countries’ relations in a new world order.
Participants at the 5th annual dialogue between the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA). (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)𒁃 – The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) on September 27 held their 5th annual dialogue in Hanoi, discussing key issues in the two countries’ relations in a new world order.
Speaking at the event, Director of the VASS’s International Cooperation Department Nguyen Thanh Ha said that amid the changing situation in the world and the region, the regular exchange and updating of information between the two agencies is necessary to adapt and act for the common benefit.
Ha held that the two countries’ cooperation has yet to be commensurate with their comprehensive strategic partnership.
He expected that participants would propose new solutions to improve the bilateral cooperation and develop the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and India, meeting the expectations of the governments and people of the two countries.
Ambassador Soumen Bagchi, Acting Director of the Indian Council of World Affairs, affirmed that the long-standing cooperative relationship between ICWA and VASS originated from the Asian Relations Conference in 1947 and has been strengthened through subsequent events.
In his speech at the ICWA in August 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that recent leadership changes in both India and Vietnam have given new impetus to the bilateral relations, particularly in trade, technology and defence ties, the ambassador noted.
Regarding international cooperation, India highly appreciates Vietnam's role in global forums and hopes that Vietnam will join alliances such as the International Solar Alliance, he said.
The ambassador hopes that scholars from both countries will further study to find more effective cooperation opportunities in the future.
Prof., Dr. Prabir De from the ASEAN- India Centre at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) in New Delhi said that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Vietnam can boost bilateral exports, strengthen global value chains, reduce trade barriers, encourage investment and improve regulations on intellectual property, e-commerce and government procurement.
He suggested the two countries consider establishing a joint research group to implement this agreement.
As both India and Vietnam are working to enhance stability and growth in the Indo-Pacific region, the bilateral cooperation will become more important than ever, especially in areas such as trade, connectivity, maritime security and technology, he said.
Other potential cooperation spheres include economy, digital technology, climate change response, science and technology, support for small- and medium-sized enterprises, and semiconductor industry, the scholar suggested./.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) on September 11 received Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, head of India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, right after he presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, marking the beginning of his tenure in New York.
Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung and General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI) Doraisamy Raja, who is leading a CPI delegation to visit Vietnam, held talks in Hanoi on August 28.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
