PM Phuc holds phone talks with Indian counterpart over COVID-19 fight, bilateral ties

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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds phone talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi over COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: VGP)

PM Phuc briefed about Vietnam’s situation, experience and outcomes in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic through the deployment of drastic measures to stem the spread of the virus while stabilizing growth and ensuring social security.

Phuc spoke highly of Modi and his Government for having taken prompt and comprehensive measures to cope with the pandemic, including a US$22 billion stimulus package to ease the economic impacts of the pandemic on the poor.

He affirmed that Vietnam, within its capacity, stands ready to cooperate with and provide assistance to India in this fight.

Meanwhile, Modi highly valued Vietnam’s efforts and measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.

The two leaders underlined the importance of close coordination and information-experience sharing in combating the pandemic.

The pair agreed not to let the pandemic disrupt the bilateral ties and pledged to work together to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership across fields, particularly in such pillars as defense, trade, investment, energy, and culture.

They agreed to consider oil and gas cooperation as a strategic pillar of the bilateral ties in the time to come in a bid to realize the trade goal of US$15 billion.

Both sides also agreed to further foster coordination and cooperation at regional and international forums.

The Indian PM spoke highly of Vietnam’s important role as the current ASEAN Chair, committing to continue support and collaboration with Vietnam over regional and international issues of common concerns in the current context for peace and stability in the region and the world.

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