Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI
India and Vietnam unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. In a joint statement issued after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang in New Delhi on Saturday, both leaders have called upon all nations to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism, include countering radicalisation, recruitment, training and movement of foreign terrorist fighters and blocking sources of financing terrorism.
The two leaders agreed that defence and security cooperation is an important and effective pillar of the comprehensive strategic partnership, and expressed satisfaction at the progress being made in this domain.
Both sides agreed that enhancing strong trade and economic engagement is a strategic objective, a core element of the comprehensive strategic partnership and are essential for strengthening bilateral ties.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction and commended the significant rise in trade turnover during the last two years.
The two sides also agreed that their cooperation in oil and gas exploration, thermal and hydroelectric power and renewable energy and energy conservation is registering remarkable progress.
Vietnamese President highly appreciated India’s long-standing and continued grants-in-aid and lines of credit for Vietnam.
He thanked India for increasing scholarships to Vietnamese students, researchers, academic professionals and government officials.