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India and Vietnam held high-level strategic talks, reinforcing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both nations strongly condemned cross-border terrorism while expanding cooperation in defense, trade, and digital sectors. Vietnam reaffirmed support for India’s counter-terrorism efforts, while India emphasized Vietnam’s role in its Act East Policy. The discussions also covered Indo-Pacific stability and joint heritage conservation projects.

Key Points: India Vietnam Strategic Dialogue Condemns Cross-Border Terrorism

  • Reviewed progress under India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
  • Condemned cross-border terrorism and affirmed mutual support
  • Discussed cooperation in defense, trade, and Indo-Pacific strategy
  • Strengthened ties through high-level diplomatic engagements
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India, Vietnam condemn cross-border terrorism during strategic dialogue meet

India and Vietnam strengthen ties, condemn cross-border terror in high-level strategic talks covering defense, trade, and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

"Both sides unequivocally condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. – MEA Statement"

New Delhi, June 26

The 13th Political Consultation and the 10th Strategic Dialogue were held between India and Vietnam in the national capital on Wednesday.

The high-level talks were co-chaired by Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran, and Deputy Foreign Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Manh Cuong.

During the Political Consultation, both sides reviewed progress in the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which is guided by the 'Joint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People' adopted by the Prime Ministers of India and Vietnam in December 2020 and the Plan of Action for 2024-2028, signed in August 2024 during the State Visit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam to India, MEA stated in a release.

According to MEA, the two sides also held discussions on an entire gamut of bilateral relations, including cooperation covering political, defence and security, maritime, trade and investment, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, science and technology, space, information technology, digital, fintech, connectivity, culture, tourism and education domains and expressed satisfaction with the ongoing development cooperation between the two nations through heritage conservation and restoration projects, Quick Impact Projects, ITEC and e-ITEC initiatives and scholarships.

MEA said that both sides unequivocally condemned terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism.

"During the Strategic Dialogue, the two sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Both sides unequivocally condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. The Indian side appreciated Vietnam's expression of solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism," the statement mentioned.

The Indian side also reaffirmed Vietnam's position as a key partner in India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and vision of the Indo-Pacific.

During his visit, Deputy Foreign Minister Cuong called on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor, and Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal--underscoring high-level political engagement between the two nations.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Strong move by India and Vietnam! 🇮🇳🤝🇻🇳 It's high time the world takes a united stand against cross-border terrorism. Vietnam has always been a reliable partner for India in Southeast Asia. The cooperation in defense and maritime security is particularly crucial given China's aggressive posturing in the region.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the strong statement against terrorism, I hope this translates into concrete action. We've seen too many joint statements that don't lead to actual results. The defense cooperation part sounds promising though - Vietnam could be a valuable partner in countering Chinese influence.
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Arjun S.
Vietnam is a natural ally for India - both have faced Chinese aggression and both value strategic autonomy. The cooperation in digital and fintech is exciting too! Maybe we can learn from their success in manufacturing while they benefit from our IT expertise. Win-win situation!
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Sneha R.
The cultural exchange programs mentioned are so important! Beyond politics and security, it's people-to-people connections that build lasting relationships. I visited Vietnam last year and was amazed by how much we have in common - from family values to love for good food!
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Vikram J.
Good to see India expanding its strategic partnerships beyond just the West. We need strong allies in our own neighborhood. Vietnam's support against terrorism is welcome, but I hope we're also discussing concrete intelligence sharing mechanisms to back up these words.
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Neha P.
The pharmaceutical cooperation mentioned could be a game-changer! Vietnam has a growing healthcare sector and India is the pharmacy of the world. Together we can make quality medicines more accessible across Asia. Hope they discussed patent issues too.

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