Trade between India and Vietnam can touch $20 billion, says Vietnam’s PM Pham Minh Chinh
Live MintNew Delhi: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday sought closer cooperation between both countries in semiconductor technology innovation among other areas. Pham Minh Chinh, who is on a three-day visit to India, said Vietnam is a key partner in India’s Act East policy and acknowledging the role played by both governments in facilitating business between the regions. “ Countries have always met each other with mutual support for comprehensive strategic cooperation across the supply chain, strategic resources, climate action, environmental technology and human resources, defence, and security,” Pham Minh Chinh said while addressing the Vietnam-India Business Forum organised by industry body FICCI. Pham Minh Chinh, who will receive a ceremonial welcome on 1 August at Rashtrapati Bhavan, is expected to discuss bilateral with his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi.