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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended warm wishes to Vietnam on their 80th National Day anniversary. He emphasized the strong and growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. The article also details recent high-level coast guard meetings focused on maritime security cooperation. Both countries are committed to enhancing interoperability and combating transnational maritime crimes.

Key Points: Jaishankar Congratulates Vietnam on 80th National Day Anniversary

  • Jaishankar congratulated Vietnam on 80th National Day anniversary
  • Highlighted steady growth of India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
  • Recent coast guard meeting focused on maritime security cooperation
  • Both nations committed to combating transnational maritime crimes
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EAM Jaishankar wishes Vietnam on National Day

EAM Jaishankar wishes Vietnam on National Day, highlights growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and recent coast guard cooperation for maritime security.

"Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is growing steadily from strength to strength. - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, September 2

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday congratulated Acting Foreign Minister of Vietnam Le Hoai Trung on the 80th anniversary of their National Day.

Jaishankar noted the steady growth of India-Vietnam relations.

In a post on X, he said, "Congratulations to Acting FM Le Hoai Trung, the Government and the people of Vietnam on the 80th anniversary of their National Day. Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is growing steadily from strength to strength."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1962737871426855322

Jaishankar shared old snippets from May-June 2025 when sacred relics of Lord Buddha from Sarnath were enshrined in Vietnam.

Meanwhile, on August 20, the 6th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held on Wednesday at Hanoi, Vietnam, under the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Coast Guard Cooperation signed between the two agencies in 2015, stated an official statement.

Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola, PTM, TM, Indian Coast Guard, and Major General Vu Trung Kien, Vice Commandant, Vietnam Coast Guard, co-chaired the meeting.

The deliberations focused on strengthening cooperation in Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), Marine Pollution Response (MPR), and Capacity Building. Both sides reviewed recent ship visits and professional exchanges and agreed to continue joint activities to enhance interoperability.

Special emphasis was placed on collaboration in combating transnational maritime crimes, including smuggling, trafficking, and illegal fishing. The two Coast Guards also highlighted the importance of coordinated SAR operations and joint pollution response initiatives to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection in the region.

The delegations reaffirmed their commitment to regular institutional interactions, exchange of best practices, training programmes, and ship visits, recognising that such initiatives strengthen mutual trust and operational synergy.

The meeting further consolidated the professional relationship between the ICG and VCG and reaffirmed their shared resolve to work together in the spirit of friendship and cooperation for regional maritime security, safety, and environmental sustainability.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Excellent diplomatic move. Vietnam is a crucial partner in the Indo-Pacific region. The coast guard cooperation is particularly important given the maritime challenges we both face.
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Aditya G
While I appreciate the diplomatic gesture, I wish our government would focus more on domestic issues too. Foreign policy is important but so are our internal challenges.
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Meera T
The Buddhist relics exchange is such a beautiful cultural bridge between our nations! 🙏 It's heartwarming to see our shared spiritual heritage being celebrated.
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Vikram M
Strategic partnerships like these are crucial for India's Act East policy. The maritime security cooperation with Vietnam sends a strong message about regional stability.
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Sarah B
As someone working in international relations, I must say this is a well-crafted diplomatic engagement. The combination of cultural ties and security cooperation is impressive.

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