The establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Viet Nam and India will create a new momentum for the development of the two countries and the whole region in general.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: VNA)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the remark at a meeting with Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Ha Noi on September 3 during his official visit to Viet Nam.

The PM said Viet Nam and India have overcome difficulties to develop relations over years, stressing that Viet Nam plays a key role in India’s “Act East” policy and appreciating the country’s support for India at both regional and international forums.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong spoke highly of the PM’s visit to Viet Nam, saying it demonstrates the attention of the Indian Government and the PM personally to boosting the time-honoured friendship forged between the two countries.

The Party leader agreed with the PM’s proposal of enhancing high-level delegation and people-to-people exchanges while maintaining the current cooperation mechanisms and promoting affiliation across fields.

The two sides continue close coordination at regional and international forums, especially of the United Nations (UN), Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), he added.

(Source: VNA)