PM seeks closer Vietnam-Thailand, Vietnam-India ties

Meeting with outgoing Thai ambassador Anuson Chinvanno, Dung acknowledged Chinvanno’s contribution to promoting the multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand over the years.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung (R) appreciated Anuson Chinvanno's contribution  to strengthening Vietnam-Thailand strategic partnership.

He reiterated Vietnam’s consistent policy of elevating bilateral strategic partnership to a new level to match the two countries’ potential.

He proposed both countries effectively implement signed agreements to boost cooperation in all areas of their strength.

Chinvanno said he will continue to make a greater contribution to the Thailand-Vietnam friendship in whatever position he will hold in the future.

At another meeting with newly accredited ambassador Preeti Saran, PM Dung noted with satisfaction the positive development of the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and India, especially in politics, diplomacy, economics, trade, investment, culture and education.

Dung said he hopes both countries will increase delegation exchanges, support each other at regional and international forums, and boost cooperation in economics, trade, energy, tourism, national defence, science-technology, and culture.

The government of Vietnam will create the best possible condition for Preeti Saran to fulfil her mission in the country, he assured the Indian diplomat.

Saran confirmed India will do its utmost to deepen the strategic partnership with Vietnam for mutual benefit and common development of the two nations.

She proposed increasing people-to-people exchanges and opening Vietnam-India direct air routes to facilitate business operations and civil travel.