Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) New Delhi (VNA) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on May 29 on the first leg of his tour to three Southeast Asian countries. The visit aims to enhance relations between India and the three countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. During his stay in Indonesia, PM Narendra Modi will meet with President Joko Widodo, Indonesian senior officials and Indian communities in Indonesia. The next stop in his tour is Kuala Lumpur where he is due to have talks with new Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. In Singapore, PM Modi wants to boost bilateral cooperation in financial technology, skills development, urban planning and artificial intelligence. The two countries’ leaders are expected to discuss business opportunities and investment potential. On June 1, PM Modi will have a meeting with Singaporean President Halimah Yacob and hold talks with PM Lee Hsien … [Read more...] about Indian PM starts visit to three Southeast Asian nations
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Indian investors impressed with Vietnam’s business environment: PM Modi
Investors from India are highly impressed by Vietnam and are encouraged to carry out their operations in the Southeast Asian country, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan during their recent meeting. Investors from India are highly impressed by Vietnam and are encouraged to carry out their operations in the Southeast Asian country, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan during their recent meeting. NA Chairwoman Ngan joined talks with the Indian premier in New Delhi on Friday, as part of her visit to the South Asian nation scheduled for November 8 to 11. According to the Vietnamese legislator, trade between Vietnam and India has grown steadily since the two nations established their strategic partnership in 2007. The two countries announced in September 2016 that their relations had been upgraded to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership. … [Read more...] about Indian investors impressed with Vietnam’s business environment: PM Modi
Defence Minister pledges to boost ties during meeting with Indian PM Modi
NEW DEHI - Defence Minister General Ngô Xuân Lịch met yesterday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said that India wishes to maintain and boost friendship and co-operation with Việt Nam. PM Modi described General Lịch's visit as a positive contribution to strengthening India- Viêt Nam ties as well as bilateral defence affiliation. He said that India is a close friend of Việt Nam, adding that the country considers Vietnam as a top priority in its "Act East" policy. India will continue forging closer ties with Viêt Nam in five major areas, including defence, thus tapping cooperation potential between the two countries and deepening the Viêt Nam-India comprehensive partnership, said the PM. General Lịch expressed delight at India's strong growth, which has helped the country rise as a world power. He thanked the Government and people of India for their support to Viêt Nam during the struggle for independence and for the cause of national defence and construction. He briefed … [Read more...] about Defence Minister pledges to boost ties during meeting with Indian PM Modi
Indian PM Modi: Indian-Japanese strong relations help stabilize the region
(VOVworld) – Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the greater similarities in viewpoints between New Delhi and Tokyo, adding that the strong relations will enable the two countries to contribute to stability in Asia. Addressing leaders of Japanese businesses on Friday, PM Modi said the 21st century was the time for Asia and he called on Japanese businesses to invest in India. He said the similarities in views and the special global and strategic partnership between the two countries could boost the regional economy and development and stimulate global growth. PM Modi arrived in Japan on Thursday to sign a civilian nuclear deal and boost bilateral relations with Japan. … [Read more...] about Indian PM Modi: Indian-Japanese strong relations help stabilize the region
Prime Minister Narenda Modi’ visit opens new chapter in Vietnam-India relationship
(VOVworld) - The upcoming Vietnam visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is important to the future growth of the Vietnam-India ties, said the Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh. Thanh told the Vietnam News Agency that this will be the first visit made by an Indian PM in 15 years since the visit of PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2001. He added the two sides are scheduled to review bilateral partnership over the past years and map out directions and measures to elevate their relations to new heights. Thanh said bilateral cooperation mechanisms, including the Joint Committee, the political consultation and strategic dialogue between the two Foreign Ministries, and defence dialogues, have proved efficient in boosting all-round ties between the two countries as well as bringing their close coordination at international forums. To mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership in 2017, the two sides have planned various activities, … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Narenda Modi’ visit opens new chapter in Vietnam-India relationship