At the 13th Political Consultation and the 10th Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Dialogue between Vietnam and India (Photo: Phuong Anh)

At the 13th Political Consultation and the 10th Strategic Dialogue between the two countries in New Delhi on Wednesday, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong, and his Indian counterpart Periasamy Kumaran stressed the need to further expand cooperation in training and technology sharing, and promote defense industry cooperation.

The two sides discussed measures to expand cooperation and boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner in order to better respond to fluctuations in global trade and ensure a stable and sustainable supply chain.

Mr. Cuong expressed his hope for closer bilateral cooperation in science and technology as Vietnam is vigorously advancing its strategic breakthroughs, particularly in science-technology and private economic sector development.

Both officials agreed to tap into the potential for partnership in strategic technologies such as AI, rare earths, and IT, and push ahead with the establishment of joint research funds towards achieving technological self-reliance.

They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual concern and agreed to further strengthen cooperation and mutual support at multilateral forums.

The Indian side reaffirmed its strong support for ASEAN's central role, pledged to continue implementing its Act East Policy, with Vietnam regarded as a key pillar, and expressed hope to boost cooperation in various fields with ASEAN and the Mekong sub-region.