This is Xi's first visit to Vietnam since 2017 amid reports that Beijing fears Vietnam possibly joining an anti-China alliance. Vietnam upgraded its ties with the US to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Biden's visit in September, much to Beijing's chagrin.
Jaishankar highlighted Mahatma Gandhi's contributions to truth, non-violence, freedom and independence of people and said that he holds great relevance in today's world. The minister also said that Gandhi's statue in Ho Chi Minh City affirms great people-to-people ties between India and Vietnam.
Jaishankar's six-day trip to Vietnam and Singapore seeks to bolster bilateral cooperation with the two strategically positioned Southeast Asian nations. Jaishankar will co-chair the 18th meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Commission on Monday.
"We are looking at further bolstering the time-tested relationship between the two strategic partners," the envoy told reporters.
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today arrived here after her three-day visit to strategically-important Vietnam where she met with the country's top leadership and vowed to deepen bilateral ties. The visit saw discussions
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