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PM Chính suggested the the Indian Upper House to continue supporting cooperation with Việt Nam in all areas, especially traditional, key fields such as defence-security and economy-trade, while expanding it to new and potential areas like science and technology, information and communications, renewable energy, green economy, digital economy, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu affirmed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government attaches great importance to developing mutually beneficial cooperation with Việt Nam.

President Ramos-Horta expressed his profound admiration for President Hồ Chí Minh's illustrious career and Việt Nam's revolutionary struggle for national independence.

The Prime Minister emphasised that Việt Nam always remembers India's valuable support in the past cause of national liberation struggle, as well as the current cause of national construction and development.

Việt Nam welcomed investment from India in infrastructure, high technology, source technology, clean technology, information technology, support and manufacturing industries, textile, automobile and materials industry, green agriculture, smart agriculture, innovation and startups, semi-conductors, renewable energy and energy conservation projects, electricity generation, biogas and polyester fabrics, among others, in Việt Nam.

Building on the strong foundation of 52 years of bilateral relations, the two leaders affirmed their determination to strengthen and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Việt Nam and India in the coming years, meeting the legitimate aspirations and interests of the peoples of both countries.

The two leaders agreed that bilateral relations between Việt Nam and Timor-Leste have seen remarkable progress with practical high-level delegation exchanges.

A dedicated communist soldier, an exceptional leader and a person of great courage, compassion and intellect. Nguyễn Phú Trọng, Việt Nam’s Party General Secretary, died on July 19. He was 80 years old. Nguyễn Phú Trọng was deeply respected by political leaders around the world and loved by all in Việt Nam. In this special Việt Nam News production, look back at his life and career, and hear from people young and old who he inspired to lead better lives.

To further enhance the bilateral relations, the Vietnamese top legislator suggested continuing to intensify the exchange of high-level and all-level delegations, increase exchanges between parliamentarians, especially young and female parliamentarians, and strengthen the sharing of legislative experiences between the two countries.

Lieutenant General Nguyễn Văn Bổng, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Navy, emphasised that the victory demonstrated the political and spiritual strength of the entire nation, as well as the resolve and capability of the Navy and the people of the north to fight and win.

The state visit marks PM Chính's first trip to India in his capacity as head of the Vietnamese government, and the first one by a Vietnamese PM to India in a decade.

The Deputy PM affirmed that Việt Nam always supports and encourages local ministries and sectors to deepen and enhance friendly exchanges and comprehensive cooperation with Hong Kong.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had directed all government agencies and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) across the country to lower flags on the first two days of August to show respects to the late Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng

This is the second trip to Việt Nam by José Ramos-Horta following the first in 2010, and the fourth by a high-ranking leader of Timor-Leste.

The Vietnamese delegation will engage in various activities including sports exchanges, cultural and historical site tours in Manila.

The next year will mark several important anniversaries, including the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification, and the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Independence Day.

The 15th National Assembly has accomplished a substantial amount of work across legislation, supervision, and decision-making, addressing critical national and foreign affairs, said the top legislator.

PM Phạm Minh Chính's trip is one of the first state visits by a foreign leader since Indian PM Narendra Modi was re-elected for the third term.