Hanoi, Feb. 25 -- Vietnam is committed to preserving and expanding its traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with India, affirmed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son. Son made the remark while meeting with Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh on the sidelines of the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) in Hanoi on February 25.

He took the occasion to express his satisfaction with the rapid progress in bilateral ties, particularly following Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's state visit to India in August last year.

The Deputy PM recommended both sides actively implement the visit's outcomes, including the action plan ...