Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s India visit to attend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and the 69th Republic Day of India from January 24-26 will boost cooperation and political trust.
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh (R) grants an interview to VNA reporter (Source: VNA)
New Delhi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s India visit toattend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and the 69th anniversary of theRepublic Day of India from January 24-26 will boost bilateral cooperation andpolitical trust.
The visit will deepen defence and securityties, intensify cooperation in economics, investment and tourism, and bettertap potential in education, science and technology, said Vietnamese Ambassadorto India Ton Sinh Thanh in an interview with Vietnam News Agency.
Regarding ASEAN-India relations, Thanh saidthat since the two sides established their dialogue relationship 25 years ago,the ties have expanded in numerous aspects, ranging from politics, diplomacy,security to economics, culture and social affairs.
The two sides started holding annual summitsin 2002 and upgraded their ties to a strategic dialogue partnership in 2012.
In terms of politics-security, India hasparticipated in various ASEAN-led mechanisms such as the ASEAN Post MinisterialConference with dialogue partners, ASEAN Regional Forum, East Asia Summit andASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus.
In economics, ASEAN and India signed anAgreement on Trade in Goods in 2009 and another Trade in Services andInvestment Agreement in 2014. Two-way trade rose from 2.9 billion USD in 1993to 76 billion USD in 2017. Last year, ASEAN invested 70 billion USD in India,and received 40 billion USD worth of investment from the country.
India ranks fourth in terms of the number oftourists to ASEAN with more than 3 million Indians visiting the bloc’scountries every year, Thanh said.
He noted that ASEAN plays an important rolein India’s Act East policy which aims to intensify the country’s involvement inissues in ASEAN and Asia-Pacific.
India’s invitation to leaders of the 10ASEAN member states to attend the 69th anniversary of the Republic Day for thefirst time reflects the increasingly important position of ASEAN in India’sforeign policy.
The diplomat stressed that Vietnam-Indiarelations hold a leading position in ASEAN-India ties.
Vietnam has performed its role as acoordinator for ASEAN-India relations well during 2015-2018, encouraging bothsides to complete cooperative programmes in politics, security, economic andsocio-culture, he added.-VNA
Indian Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj had a meeting with Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi in Jakarta on January 6 as part of her visit to Indonesia, spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar twittered.
Enhancing ties in counter-terrorism, security and trade will top the agenda at the India-ASEAN Summit that will see the participation of leaders from all ten ASEAN countries to mark the 25th anniversary of India-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse will attend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and the 69th anniversary of the Republic Day in India from January 24-26.
A seminar introducing cooperation potential between Vietnam and India in the domains of agriculture and processed food was organised on January 18 in Uttar Pradesh, India.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh (R) grants an interview to VNA reporter (Source: VNA) 
