Modi dials Vietnam PM, expresses hope for stronger ties in Indo-Pacific

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, July 10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone call today with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh.

PM Modi congratulated Chinh on his new appointment and hoped that the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership would continue to become stronger under his guidance, stated an official news release.

PM Modi welcomed the fact that both countries share a similar vision of an open, inclusive, peaceful and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. Hence, the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership can promote regional stability, prosperity and development.

In this context, the PM also noted that both India and Vietnam were presently fellow members of the UN Security Council. Both PMs reviewed the state of bilateral relations and noted that 2022 would mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties. They agreed to celebrate this auspicious milestone in a befitting manner through various commemorative activities.

The leaders agreed that both the countries should continue consultations and cooperation to support each other’s continuing efforts against the pandemic. PM Modi also invited Chinh to undertake an official visit to India.

The official newspaper of the Vietnamese Government said both leaders agreed to promote the role of the existing consultation and dialogue mechanisms while expanding cooperation in defence industry.