PM Modi, Vietnamese counterpart to hold virtual summit on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc will hold virtual summit on December 21 and will exchange views on wide-ranging bilateral, regional and global issues.

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding a virtual summit with Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 21 to discuss the future development of the India-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership.

According to an official statement issued by Prime Minister's Office, "During the Summit, the two leaders will exchange views on wide-ranging bilateral, regional and global issues and provide guidance for the future development of India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."

Both countries have maintained high-level exchanges in 2020. In February, the Vice-President of Vietnam Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh came to India on an official visit.

Both Prime Ministers had a telephone conversation on April 13 to discuss the Covid-19 pandemic situation. On August 25, the 17th edition of the Joint Commission Meeting co-chaired by the two Foreign Ministers was held virtually.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had held an online meeting with his counterpart on November 27.

(ANI)