Indian Ambassador to Vietnam looks to stronger ties as both nations eye 2045–2047 milestones
In his article, Arya affirmed India’s determination to elevate the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new height, in line with India’s “Developed India @ 2047” vision and Vietnam’s 2045 development goals.
Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ꧃- Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya highlighted India’s key socio-economic achievements since independence and seven decades of robust ties with Vietnam on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day on August 15.
In his article, Arya affirmed India’s determination to elevate the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new height, in line with India’s “Developed India @ 2047” vision and Vietnam’s 2045 development goals.
Congratulating Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of national reunification and the upcoming 80th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), he praised Vietnam’s impressive growth and its development path.
Arya wished that India’s 70-year-old partnership with Vietnam will further grow, supporting each country’s strategic ambitions.
People-to-people ties remain a cornerstone, Arya stressed. This year, sacred Buddha relics from India drew more than 15% of Vietnam’s population in a single month. The 10th International Day of Yoga 2025, themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, was celebrated across 43 locations nationwide during June and July. Indian film festivals reached 31 venues across Vietnam.
A scene in “Love in Vietnam” film (Photo: VNA)
Cultural and educational exchanges are thriving, including more than 200 scholarships for Vietnamese students in India, the second phase of the My Son UNESCO heritage restoration, and record two-way tourism with over 500,000 Indians and 54,000 Vietnamese travelling between the two countries in 2024. Direct flights now link seven Indian cities with three in Vietnam. Last month, Bollywood’s “Love in Vietnam” premiered in Da Nang, accompanied by growing exchanges among art troupes.
Trade and investment are also climbing, with annual trade surpassing 15 billion USD. Indian firms are stepping up their footprint in Vietnam, while new projects keep emerging. Ten days ago, Vietnamese automaker VinFast opened its first overseas electric-vehicle assembly plant in India. The ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement, signed in 2009, is underway to create a more streamlined trade mechanism.
National defence-security ties form another pillar of the partnership. Military training, ship visits, policy dialogues, and joint projects are fortifying ties. The annual security dialogue in December last year identified new areas for collaboration between relevant agencies.
The 2024 - 2028 action plan for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signed during Vietnamese Prime Minister’s state visit to India in 2024, is steering bilateral cooperation. In September 2024, Indian PM Narendra Modi and Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam agreed to broaden the partnership.
The 13th political consultation and 10th strategic dialogue at the deputy foreign ministerial level in June reviewed the progress. Bilateral exchanges involving governments, parliaments, political parties, localities, businesses, friendship societies, youth, universities, scholars and others keep enriching ties between the two countries. Both countries are exploring new ways for collaboration, with technology and digital applications now a priority.
Coordination at international forums and on global and regional issues is another key dimension. Last month, India successfully pushed for the Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape Complex to be added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The two nations also shared stances on various global matters, particularly those concerning the Global South.
With these achievements, Arya expressed confidence that the India - Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will reach new levels in the coming years, fueled by mutual focus and resolve./.
Party General Secretary To Lam congratulated Indian people on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day (August 15, 1947 – 2025), and praised the remarkable achievements the country has made over the years, particularly in socio-economic development, science and technology, and its increasing position in the region and the world.
Directed by Indian filmmaker Rahhat Shah Kazmi and shot at various locations across Da Nang, including the Furama–Ariyana tourism complex, the project marks a step forward in cultural cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi underlined the importance of further strengthening bilateral relations in the time ahead.
Ho Chi Minh City and Busan agreed to advance concrete cooperative projects with a focus on sustainability, quality, and efficiency, thereby contributing to deeper Vietnam–RoK relations.
To commemorate this milestone, the Government plans to inaugurate and break ground on 250 projects with a total investment of 1.28 quadrillion VND (about 48.72 billion USD) on August 19. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assigned specific tasks to particular ministries and agencies during preparations and implementation of the events.
The Lao Party, Government, and public security force have always recognised that the achievements and victories of the force during the struggle for national liberation and in the current period of protecting and developing the country are closely linked to the solidarity and valuable assistance of its Vietnamese counterpart.
Noting the strategic significance of connecting the Vietnam–China railway connectivity, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said that routes such as Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong, Hanoi–Lang Son, and Hanoi–Mong Cai will enhance logistics efficiency, promote socio-economic development in localities of both countries, and contribute to improving Vietnam’s operational capacity and access to modern railway technology.
Ambassador Kees van Baar affirmed that the Netherlands will work with several international organisations to support Vietnam in sustainable water resource management, environmental impact assessment, knowledge and experience sharing, and provision of both grant aid and loans.
in the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s customs sector handled 8,561 violations, with a total goods value exceeding 13.6 trillion VND (517.79 million USD). In border areas with China alone, 1,588 smuggling cases involving 59 billion VND were detected.
Vietnam and Thailand discussed the situation and outcomes of their coordination in drug prevention and control; shared experience in implementing drug rehabilitation and demand reduction; and made recommendations for cooperation to enhance capacity in combating and preventing crimes, drug forensics, tracing the origins of drugs, and carrying out rehabilitation work in the coming time.
General Secretary Lam and CPP President Hun Sen informed each other about the situation of each Party and country; exchanged views on regional and international developments, relations between the two Parties and countries, and issues of mutual concern. They also reviewed and assessed the results of bilateral cooperation, and agreed on key directions to further deepen the relationship.
Party chief To Lam's state visit to the RoK helped deepen political trust, strengthen the good personal relations between the two countries' high-ranking leaders, and deepen the Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-kwan said the Han and Red Rivers - each with its historic miracle - should now converge on a “sea of prosperity,” with both nations setting sail together toward industrial growth, energy advancement, and technological innovation.
Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane said Vietnam's historical achievements serve as tremendous encouragement and motivation for Laos, fueling its national development efforts.
Vietnam always stands ready to engage in frank and constructive discussions with the US on remaining differences to enhance mutual understanding, contributing positively to the development of the Vietnam – US comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.
The All People's Security Safeguard Festival in Tuyen Quang province, the consolidation of the national steering committee for the implementation of Vietnam’s commitments at COP26, and the banking sector's completion of a comprehensive review of all customer records are among news highlights on August 14.
The visit will be made at the invitation of Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, according to an announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The meeting approved the list of official and alternate delegates for the NA’s first Party Congress for the 2025–2030 term. It also endorsed the criteria, number, structure, and proposed allocation of personnel of the NA delegation to attend the 14th National Party Congress slated for early 2026.
The Party leader expressed his confidence that with a proud revolutionary tradition and new momentum, Tuyen Quang will seize opportunities, fully unlock its potential, and confidently contribute to national development goals and the journey toward socialism.
As a coastal nation with strategic and economic interests closely tied to peace and security in the East Sea, Vietnam affirmed its consistent position of resolving all disputes via peaceful means in accordance with international laws, including the UNCLOS.
