(VOVworld)- An international scientific seminar “Vietnam – India: New context, New vision” took place in Hanoi on Thursday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of India’s Independence Day and the upcoming visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Seminar on Vietnam-India ties held in Hanoi

Nearly 250 scholars and policymakers from the two countries mulled over the prospects of Vietnamese-Indian ties, India’s diplomatic policy and its impacts on bilateral ties, the “Look East” and “Act East” policy.

Reports from the event highlighted the cooperative achievements made in the fields of economy, energy, national defence-security, culture, education and training, and science and technology, especially since the establishment of their strategic partnership in 2007.

VOV President Associate Professor Doctor Nguyen The Ky addresses the seminar

Participants shared the view that Vietnamese and Indian ties have progressed to an extent that a new era is opening up. Analyzing India’s important role in the Asia Pacific region, VOV President Associate Professor Doctor Nguyen The Ky said: “India and Vietnam serve as a bridge linking Southeast Asian countries. India is Vietnam’s reliable partner who helps Vietnam promote its motivation and strengthen security. Potential for cooperation between the two countries is huge because they are both aware of the common strategic interests in maintaining peace and development in the region and restraining the aggressive actions of those who want to use force to eliminate the role of order and international justice”.