An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese and Indian scholars and experts gathered at a conference in Hanoi on December 22 to discuss achievements of the Vietnam-India relations over the past 50 years and outlook for the bilateral ties in the future. Participants agreed that Vietnam and India have shared a time-honoured relationship with strong connections in history and culture. The modern stage of bilateral ties is closely attached with the name of President Ho Chi Minh. Former Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien, the first Vietnamese diplomat deployed to India to set up Vietnamese Consulate General, underlined that the Vietnam-India relationship is a special one. India provided Vietnam with great support during the past struggle for independence, he said.
Source: Viet Nam News December 23, 2023 19:52 UTC