The Defence Minister of Vietnam, General Phan Van Giang called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, said a press release by President’s Secretariat on Monday.
Welcoming General Giang and his delegation to India, the President said that India and Vietnam share a rich history of civilizational and cultural linkages spanning over 2000 years.
Defence Minister of Vietnam, General Phan Van Giang calls on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
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She added that Vietnam is an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy and a key partner of our Indo-Pacific Vision.
President Murmu noted that the India-Vietnam ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ has widened the range of bilateral collaboration including in defence and security cooperation, trade and investment relations, energy security, development cooperation, cultural and people-to-people relations.
She said that bilateral defence cooperation is one of the strongest elements of this partnership. She was happy to note that the India-Vietnam defence engagement spans a wide spectrum, including capacity building, industry cooperation, Peacekeeping, and joint exercises.
(SOURCE: ANI)
