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India and Vietnam on Wednesday agreed to boost their bilateral relations, aiming to elevate ties to an “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” with an elaborate roadmap for trade, defence, and technology cooperation. The decision followed talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam’s President To Lam, with both sides agreeing to deeper alignment across strategic and economic domains. In a joint statement, the two nations said the relationship upgrade reflects a shared commitment to “shared vision, strategic convergence, and substantive cooperation.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-leader-suvendu-adhikari-s-personal-assistant-shot-dead-in-west-bengal-s-madhyamgram-1778091657808">BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram</a>&nbsp;The two countries set a fresh bilateral trade target of “25 billion USD by 2030,” signalling intent to scale up engagement between two of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.&nbsp;Both sides also agreed to widen investment flows across sectors like high-technology manufacturing, renewable energy, logistics, electric vehicles, and digital services.&nbsp;“Priority will also be given towards enhancing cultural linkages,” PM Modi said.&nbsp;In a media briefing, MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran reiterated the economic focus of the visit, stating, “We agreed that a new trade target of USD 25 billion would be set for achieving by 2030.”&nbsp;Both nations approved market access for agricultural goods and welcomed the approval for Indian grapes and Vietnamese durians while committing to fast-track access for other products, including pomegranates and pomelos.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-very-good-chance-of-ending-war-iran-to-export-its-highly-enriched-uranium-to-us-says-trump-1778084157677">‘Very good chance of ending war, Iran to export its highly enriched uranium to US,’ says Trump</a>&nbsp;Stressing the importance of supply chain resilience and diversification, Vietnam expressed its readiness to expand imports from India to support its domestic manufacturing and export ecosystem. The two countries also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the digital economy, particularly by enabling MSMEs to integrate into global value chains through e-commerce platforms. They also agreed to step up defence procurement and industrial collaboration, reflecting growing strategic convergence in the Indo-Pacific.&nbsp;Both countries underscored the importance of maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific for security and domain awareness in the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/16-killed-several-injured-as-bus-collides-with-fuel-tanker-in-indonesia-s-sumatra-1778076265887">16 killed, several injured as bus collides with fuel tanker in Indonesia’s Sumatra</a>&nbsp;They also agreed to increase collaboration in emerging technologies, covering digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence, 6G, space, and critical minerals.&nbsp;Besides, a series of agreements were signed, including one between the Reserve Bank of India and the State Bank of Vietnam, with the aim of boosting financial innovation and enabling cross-border digital payments through QR-based systems.

India and Vietnam agreed to widen investment flows across sectors like high-technology manufacturing, renewable energy, logistics, electric vehicles, and digital services. Vietnam expressed its readiness to expand imports from India to support its domestic manufacturing and export ecosystem.

India and Vietnam on Wednesday agreed to boost their bilateral relations, aiming to elevate ties to an “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” with an elaborate roadmap for trade, defence, and technology cooperation. The decision followed talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam’s President To Lam, with both sides agreeing to deeper alignment across strategic and economic domains. In a joint statement, the two nations said the relationship upgrade reflects a shared commitment to “shared vision, strategic convergence, and substantive cooperation.” Also Read: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram The two countries set a fresh bilateral trade target of “25 billion USD by 2030,” signalling intent to scale up engagement between two of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. Both sides also agreed to widen investment flows across sectors like high-technology manufacturing, renewable energy, logistics, electric vehicles, and digital services. “Priority will also be given towards enhancing cultural linkages,” PM Modi said. In a media briefing, MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran reiterated the economic focus of the visit, stating, “We agreed that a new trade target of USD 25 billion would be set for achieving by 2030.” Both nations approved market access for agricultural goods and welcomed the approval for Indian grapes and Vietnamese durians while committing to fast-track access for other products, including pomegranates and pomelos. Also Read: ‘Very good chance of ending war, Iran to export its highly enriched uranium to US,’ says Trump Stressing the importance of supply chain resilience and diversification, Vietnam expressed its readiness to expand imports from India to support its domestic manufacturing and export ecosystem. The two countries also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the digital economy, particularly by enabling MSMEs to integrate into global value chains through e-commerce platforms. They also agreed to step up defence procurement and industrial collaboration, reflecting growing strategic convergence in the Indo-Pacific. Both countries underscored the importance of maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific for security and domain awareness in the region. Also Read: 16 killed, several injured as bus collides with fuel tanker in Indonesia’s Sumatra They also agreed to increase collaboration in emerging technologies, covering digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence, 6G, space, and critical minerals. Besides, a series of agreements were signed, including one between the Reserve Bank of India and the State Bank of Vietnam, with the aim of boosting financial innovation and enabling cross-border digital payments through QR-based systems.

India and Vietnam agreed to widen investment flows across sectors like high-technology manufacturing, renewable energy, logistics, electric vehicles, and digital services. Vietnam expressed its readiness to expand imports from India to support its domestic manufacturing and export ecosystem.

India and Vietnam boost strategic ties, set $25 billion trade target by 2030

Top diplomats of India and Vietnam met in Hanoi on Monday (Oct 16) to discuss the economy and security. Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son and said the interests of both nations are ‘aligned.’

The Indian minister, who is on a four-day visit to Vietnam, also had a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Honoured to call on PM Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam today evening. Conveyed the greetings of PM Narendra Modi. Valued his guidance for the further development of our bilateral relationship. A stronger India-Vietnam partnership contributes to a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific,” he said in a post on platform X.

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Jaishankar is visiting the Southeast Asian nation to attend the 18th India-Vietnam Joint Commission in Hanoi.&nbsp;

India and Vietnam in 2016 elevated their bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest distinction.

After Russia and China, India was only the third country to have received this designation.

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The two nations have also held joint military exercises in the past, reinforcing their strong ties against the backdrop of an aggressive China in the South China Sea. In June, India's defence ministry announced a transfer of a small warship to the Vietnamese navy.

“Convinced that our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will only further strengthen over the coming years. Also shared perspectives on the Indo-Pacific region, our commitment to global issues and our collaboration in various multilateral groupings,” S Jaishankar said after meeting with Bui Thanh Son.

<h2>Special focus on China</h2>

Both India and Vietnam share boundary disputes with China, and thus the security talks between New Delhi and Hanoi are often centred around Beijing and its activities in the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean.

According to the state-run Vietnam News Agency (VNA), both sides reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation and aviation, and compliance with international law in the East Sea, resolving disputes based on international law, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in a veiled reference to China.

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India also assured Vietnam that it considered ASEAN as the special focus of its “Act East” policy while pledging to strengthen “the Mekong-Ganga cooperation.”

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Top diplomats of India and Vietnam met in Hanoi on Monday (Oct 16) to discuss the economy and security. Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son and said the interests of both nations are ‘aligned.

Top diplomats of India and Vietnam met in Hanoi on Monday (Oct 16) to discuss the economy and security. Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son and said the interests of both nations are ‘aligned.’ The Indian minister, who is on a four-day visit to Vietnam, also had a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Honoured to call on PM Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam today evening. Conveyed the greetings of PM Narendra Modi. Valued his guidance for the further development of our bilateral relationship. A stronger India-Vietnam partnership contributes to a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific,” he said in a post on platform X. 18th India-Vietnam Joint Commission Jaishankar is visiting the Southeast Asian nation to attend the 18th India-Vietnam Joint Commission in Hanoi. India and Vietnam in 2016 elevated their bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest distinction. After Russia and China, India was only the third country to have received this designation. Watch: Biden's visit to focus on China's growing presence in Vietnam × The two nations have also held joint military exercises in the past, reinforcing their strong ties against the backdrop of an aggressive China in the South China Sea. In June, India's defence ministry announced a transfer of a small warship to the Vietnamese navy. “Convinced that our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will only further strengthen over the coming years. Also shared perspectives on the Indo-Pacific region, our commitment to global issues and our collaboration in various multilateral groupings,” S Jaishankar said after meeting with Bui Thanh Son. Special focus on China Both India and Vietnam share boundary disputes with China, and thus the security talks between New Delhi and Hanoi are often centred around Beijing and its activities in the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. According to the state-run Vietnam News Agency (VNA), both sides reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation and aviation, and compliance with international law in the East Sea, resolving disputes based on international law, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in a veiled reference to China. Also read: At least two killed, 500 houses inundated after floods hit central Vietnam India also assured Vietnam that it considered ASEAN as the special focus of its “Act East” policy while pledging to strengthen “the Mekong-Ganga cooperation.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

‘Our interests are aligned,’ Indian FM Jaishankar declares after meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart

The exercise is taking place at a time China has been expanding its military assertiveness in the South China Sea notwithstanding mounting global concerns and criticism. The exercise is expected to boost defence and bilateral relations between both the nations.

India, Vietnam to conduct naval exercise in South China Sea

The Passex exercises are a first since the Galwan incident earlier this year which saw aggressive action by Chinese forces at the Line of actual control leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers.

Indian, Vietnam navy to undertake PASSEX exercises in South China Sea

Around 27 outcomes in the form of a memorandum of understanding, agreements will be announced on Monday at India, Vietnam virtual summit between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Vietnam's PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc. This is the first such virtual summit of PM Modi with an ASEAN country.

The announcements will be on a range of issues from defence to energy, to development partnership to healthcare. On defence, a key focus will be on implementation of India’s Defence Line of Credit for high-speed guard boats for Vietnam. New Delhi has in the past extended defence Lines of Credit worth US $600 million to strengthen Vietnam’s domestic defence manufacturing.

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Both countries will discuss projects in water resource management in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, digital connectivity, PhD fellowships, and heritage conservation. They are already engaging under Mekong–Ganga Cooperation, which is a two-decade-old mechanism involving India and five ASEAN countries including Vietnam. They will explore new opportunities in renewable energy cooperation.

This is the ninth such virtual summit of PM Modi. So far, he has had virtual summits with Australia, EU, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh counterparts.

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Speaking to WION last month, Vietnam's envoy to India, Pham Sanh Chau said, "Vietnam has been able to establish direct air link between the two countries, it adds to physical connectivity. Now, on infrastructure connectivity, we hope one day we will have highway connecting various countries crossing Thailand, Cambodia, Laos in order to reach Vietnam."

New Delhi and Hanoi will also issue joint vision on the future development of the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore cooperation potential on India’s IPOI (Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative) and ASEAN’s AOIP (ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific) that Vietnam subscribes to.

The virtual summit, a new form of digital diplomacy, comes amidst COVID-19 pandemic and both leaders are expectedly going to take stock of the regional and global situation and explore convergences on new and resilient supply chains. ​India and Vietnam will concurrently serve at the UN Security Council in 2021 as non-permanent members and will use this for a stronger voice for reforms at the 75-year-old body.

Vietnam is the chair of the ASEAN grouping this year, and the last few years have seen a number of high-level visits and engagement between the two countries. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind had visited the country in 2018, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu in 2019 and PM Modi in 2016 during which ties were elevated to "comprehensive strategic partnership". President of Vietnam Tran Dai and PM Phuc both were in India in 2018.

Around 27 outcomes in the form of a memorandum of understanding, agreements will be announced on Monday at India, Vietnam virtual summit between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Vietnam's PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Around 27 outcomes in the form of a memorandum of understanding, agreements will be announced on Monday at India, Vietnam virtual summit between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Vietnam's PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc. This is the first such virtual summit of PM Modi with an ASEAN country. The announcements will be on a range of issues from defence to energy, to development partnership to healthcare. On defence, a key focus will be on implementation of India’s Defence Line of Credit for high-speed guard boats for Vietnam. New Delhi has in the past extended defence Lines of Credit worth US $600 million to strengthen Vietnam’s domestic defence manufacturing. Also read| Quad senior officials meet second time this year; India says focus on COVID vaccine, ASEAN centrality Both countries will discuss projects in water resource management in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, digital connectivity, PhD fellowships, and heritage conservation. They are already engaging under Mekong–Ganga Cooperation, which is a two-decade-old mechanism involving India and five ASEAN countries including Vietnam. They will explore new opportunities in renewable energy cooperation. This is the ninth such virtual summit of PM Modi. So far, he has had virtual summits with Australia, EU, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh counterparts. Also read| India, Vietnam virtual summit on Monday Speaking to WION last month, Vietnam's envoy to India, Pham Sanh Chau said, "Vietnam has been able to establish direct air link between the two countries, it adds to physical connectivity. Now, on infrastructure connectivity, we hope one day we will have highway connecting various countries crossing Thailand, Cambodia, Laos in order to reach Vietnam." New Delhi and Hanoi will also issue joint vision on the future development of the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore cooperation potential on India’s IPOI (Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative) and ASEAN’s AOIP (ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific) that Vietnam subscribes to. The virtual summit, a new form of digital diplomacy, comes amidst COVID-19 pandemic and both leaders are expectedly going to take stock of the regional and global situation and explore convergences on new and resilient supply chains. India and Vietnam will concurrently serve at the UN Security Council in 2021 as non-permanent members and will use this for a stronger voice for reforms at the 75-year-old body. Vietnam is the chair of the ASEAN grouping this year, and the last few years have seen a number of high-level visits and engagement between the two countries. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind had visited the country in 2018, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu in 2019 and PM Modi in 2016 during which ties were elevated to "comprehensive strategic partnership". President of Vietnam Tran Dai and PM Phuc both were in India in 2018.

India, Vietnam virtual summit to see around 27 key outcomes

Describing Vietnam as an "important pillar" of India's Act East Policy, PM Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the importance of the relationship between New Delhi and Hanoi.

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India's&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam's PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc will hold a virtual summit on Monday, December 21, Vietnam's Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has announced.

This will be the first such virtual summit of PM Modi with an ASEAN country. Vietnam is the chair of the ASEAN grouping this year and recent years have seen a number of high-level engagements and visits.

"During the Summit, the two leaders will exchange views on wide-ranging bilateral, regional and global issues and provide guidance for the future development of India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," an official <a href="https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/33317/Virtual_Summit_between_Prime_Minister_Shri_Narendra_Modi_and_Prime_Minister_of_Vietnam_HE_Nguyen_Xuan_Phuc">statement</a> by the&nbsp;Ministry of External Affairs read.

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Indian President Ram Nath Kovind had visited the country in 2018 and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu in 2019. President of Vietnam Tran Dai and PM Phuc both were in India in 2018. During the 2016 visit of PM Modi, ties between India and Vietnam were elevated to "comprehensive strategic partnership", a status Vietnam shares with only two&nbsp;other countries&nbsp; — Russia and China.&nbsp;

The India Vietnam virtual summit will be the ninth virtual summit of the Indian PM. He has had virtual summits with Australia, EU, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh so far. Earlier this month, under this new form of digital diplomacy, he had had virtual summits with his Uzbek and Bangladeshi counterpart.&nbsp;

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Last month speaking to WION, Vietnam's envoy to India, Pham Sanh Chau said, "India is a very important country, it is going to be the global partner for ASEAN and as a global player India will assume responsibility in many many fields. So we need to strengthen further cooperation that has been in existence between ASEAN and India, also between India and Vietnam."

New Delhi sees Vietnam as the vital&nbsp;pillar of its ‘Act East Policy’ and an essential partner in ‘Indo-Pacific Ocean’s Initiative (IPOI)’.

Vietnam is among 11 countries where India under its defense cooperation has deputed Mobile training teams. Defense Lines of Credit worth US$ 600 million being oriented towards strengthening Vietnam’s domestic defense manufacturing. Both India and Vietnam will serve concurrently as non-permanent members at the United Nations Security Council in 2021.&nbsp;

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam's PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc will hold a virtual summit on Monday, December 21, Vietnam's Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has announced.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam's PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc will hold a virtual summit on Monday, December 21, Vietnam's Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has announced. This will be the first such virtual summit of PM Modi with an ASEAN country. Vietnam is the chair of the ASEAN grouping this year and recent years have seen a number of high-level engagements and visits. "During the Summit, the two leaders will exchange views on wide-ranging bilateral, regional and global issues and provide guidance for the future development of India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs read. Also read| India to produce about 300 mn doses of Russian vaccine; new deals signed Indian President Ram Nath Kovind had visited the country in 2018 and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu in 2019. President of Vietnam Tran Dai and PM Phuc both were in India in 2018. During the 2016 visit of PM Modi, ties between India and Vietnam were elevated to "comprehensive strategic partnership", a status Vietnam shares with only two other countries — Russia and China. The India Vietnam virtual summit will be the ninth virtual summit of the Indian PM. He has had virtual summits with Australia, EU, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh so far. Earlier this month, under this new form of digital diplomacy, he had had virtual summits with his Uzbek and Bangladeshi counterpart. Also read| Farm laws have not been introduced overnight, PM Modi slams opposition for 'misguiding' farmers Last month speaking to WION, Vietnam's envoy to India, Pham Sanh Chau said, "India is a very important country, it is going to be the global partner for ASEAN and as a global player India will assume responsibility in many many fields. So we need to strengthen further cooperation that has been in existence between ASEAN and India, also between India and Vietnam." New Delhi sees Vietnam as the vital pillar of its ‘Act East Policy’ and an essential partner in ‘Indo-Pacific Ocean’s Initiative (IPOI)’. Vietnam is among 11 countries where India under its defense cooperation has deputed Mobile training teams. Defense Lines of Credit worth US$ 600 million being oriented towards strengthening Vietnam’s domestic defense manufacturing. Both India and Vietnam will serve concurrently as non-permanent members at the United Nations Security Council in 2021.

India, Vietnam virtual summit on Monday

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnamese defence minister General Ngo Xuan Lich held a virtual meet on Friday, with focus on strengthening of ties and increase bilateral exchanges.&nbsp;

In terms of defence, both sides have increased partnership significantly. India trains a number of Vietnamese defence personnel under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) which has 70 slots for the country.&nbsp;

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In October 2019, the 12th annual security dialogue at defence secretary-level took place in Ho Chin Minh city. India has deputed mobile training teams to 11 countries, among them one is&nbsp;Vietnam. Defence industrial cooperation has been a new focus area of cooperation, with New Delhi extending defence Lines of Credit worth US$ 600 million to strengthening Vietnam’s domestic defence manufacturing.

Both, India and Vietnam, have been dealing with an aggressive China — India at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh while Vietnam in the South China Sea — with Chinese vessels breaching into the country's exclusive economic zone.

Amidst the aggressive behaviour, both are working together, especially on the Indo Pacific concept. ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, have come up with their own outlook on the Indo-Pacific, which is broadly similar to India’s Indo-Pacific Vision.

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnamese defence minister General Ngo Xuan Lich held a virtual meet on Friday, with focus on strengthening of ties and increase bilateral exchanges.

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnamese defence minister General Ngo Xuan Lich held a virtual meet on Friday, with focus on strengthening of ties and increase bilateral exchanges. In terms of defence, both sides have increased partnership significantly. India trains a number of Vietnamese defence personnel under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) which has 70 slots for the country. Also read| NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Sri Lanka to attend trilateral maritime dialogue In October 2019, the 12th annual security dialogue at defence secretary-level took place in Ho Chin Minh city. India has deputed mobile training teams to 11 countries, among them one is Vietnam. Defence industrial cooperation has been a new focus area of cooperation, with New Delhi extending defence Lines of Credit worth US$ 600 million to strengthening Vietnam’s domestic defence manufacturing. Both, India and Vietnam, have been dealing with an aggressive China — India at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh while Vietnam in the South China Sea — with Chinese vessels breaching into the country's exclusive economic zone. Amidst the aggressive behaviour, both are working together, especially on the Indo Pacific concept. ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, have come up with their own outlook on the Indo-Pacific, which is broadly similar to India’s Indo-Pacific Vision.

Indian and Vietnamese defence ministers hold talks

The government today cleared the signing of an agreement between India and Vietnam to intensify economic cooperation and expand bilateral trade.

The decision, taken by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, comes ahead of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang&#39;s three-day visit to India later this week.

India and Vietnam have set a target of USD 15 billion in bilateral trade by 2020, from around USD 7 billion at present.

&quot;The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would expand more bilateral trade and economic cooperation between India and Vietnam,&quot; an official statement said.&nbsp;

It aimed to intensify economic cooperation and expand bilateral trade

The government today cleared the signing of an agreement between India and Vietnam to intensify economic cooperation and expand bilateral trade. The decision, taken by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, comes ahead of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang's three-day visit to India later this week. India and Vietnam have set a target of USD 15 billion in bilateral trade by 2020, from around USD 7 billion at present. "The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would expand more bilateral trade and economic cooperation between India and Vietnam," an official statement said.

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