Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam receives visiting Indian MIinster of State for external Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh on September 26, 2022. (photo: Huyen Trang/VNA)

Deputy PM Dam affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the comprehensive strategic partnership with India, asking the two sides to jointly promote the pillars of bilateral cooperation, including politics - diplomacy, defence - security, trade - investment, science - technology, culture, and people-to-people exchange. He suggested both sides further facilitate trade ties and India create more optimal conditions for Vietnamese goods to enter its market.

The Indian Secretary of State noted his country always views Vietnam as an important pillar in its Act East policy. Singh also underlined the countries’ long-standing ties and agreed to work closely with ministries, sectors, and localities of Vietnam to carry out meaningful activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

The two sides agreed to continue close coordination and mutual support at international and regional forums, especially the United Nations and within the ASEAN - India cooperation framework.

Regarding the East Sea issue, Deputy PM Dam highly valued India’s stance and expressed his hope that the country will continue supporting Vietnam’s stance and ASEAN’s viewpoint.

The officials shared the view on the importance of safeguarding navigation and overflight freedom and peacefully resolving related disputes in line with international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).