(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and India discussed enhancing maritime cooperation and maritime law enforcement at the 4th Maritime Security Dialogue on Friday in Hanoi, said India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
 Delegates attend the 4th India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue, August 16, 2024, Hanoi. (Photo: baoquocte.vn) |
The two sides agreed to further strengthen their shared efforts in areas such as marine scientific research, ocean economy, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), navy and coast guard cooperation, and maritime law enforcement, it added. They also agreed to hold the next round of dialogue in New Delhi at a mutually convenient date.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited India and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this month. The two emphasized that the current geo-political realities require closer cooperation between New Delhi and Hanoi. They also agreed to further strengthen the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.