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Both sides have shown strong determination to boost cooperation in innovation and startup ecosystems, stated the Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau.

Defense ties between the two countries have been robust with a wide range of cooperation, including frequent port calls paid by Indian ships over the past years.

The stakeholders exchanged views on the need to remove hindrances for legitimate maritime trade.

Vietnam said it advocates maritime activities that comply with international law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982.

The two countries have expressed their hope to forge the relations with ASEAN through the 2021-2025 Action Plans.

The country said it will soon approve Remdesivir for treating Covid-19 patients.

Vietnam remains on track to be the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.

The cooperation between India and five Mekong countries Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam is aimed to shore up cooperation in the areas of tourism, culture, education, and transport.

The latest Covid-19 outbreak in India, the world’s largest shrimp producer, has taken a toll on the recovery outlook of this country’s shrimp industry and created opportunities for others.