Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to tie up arms deals worth billions of dollars with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.— AFP/VNA PhotoViet Nam News NEW DELHI — President Vladimir Putin was expected on Friday to sign a deal in India worth more than US$5 billion for the S-400 air defence system, despite US warnings of sanctions against countries buying Russian military hardware. Putin, who arrived in New Delhi late Thursday, was also set to discuss with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi further agreements worth some $3 billion for Russian naval ships and military helicopters. Russia building its second nuclear power plant in India is on the table too, as is the training of Indian astronauts in Russia for New Delhi’s first crewed space mission in 2022. India, walking a tightrope between Russia and the United States while keeping a wary eye on China, is expected to seek sanctions waivers but President Donald Trump’s administration has signalled … [Read more...] about Putin talks arms, nuclear deals in India
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Vietnam promotes agricultural products at int’l fair in India
Binh Thuan dragon fruits were introduced at the event (Source: VNA)This event, jointly organized by Koelnmesse YA Tradefair Pvt Ltd. and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) attracted about 150,000 visitors. This year’s international trade fair covers an area of 35,000 m2 with the participation of more than 500 companies across the world, including Vietnam, Brazil, Australia, the Republic of Korea, Poland, China, Turkey and Italy. Annapoorna World of Food India, over the years has successfully benchmarked itself as "the most important international sourcing trade fair for food and beverage trade, catering and retail market" in India and its neighbouring countries. A wide range of Vietnamese products are introduced at the exhibition such as sweet, beverages and especially dragon fruit. Since its inception, the Annapoorna World of Foodt has become the most important sourcing platform of the industry and is the leading meeting place for the food and beverage … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes agricultural products at int’l fair in India
Center for Vietnam Studies inaugurated in India
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Preeti Saran, Secretary (East) in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, stated the Vietnam – India friendship has been based on their differences, similarities and common benefits over the centuries. She recalled that as part of then President of India Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to Vietnam in 2014, a Centre for India Studies was founded under the local Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics. Preeti Saran, Secretary (East) in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Center for Vietnam Studies She stated that today, Vietnam is not only a trustworthy friend of India but also a key pillar in India’s Act East policy and an important partner of the country in ASEAN. In his speech, Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh said the launch of the center is significant to growing relations between the two countries, which were established by the late Vietnamese President Ho Chi … [Read more...] about Center for Vietnam Studies inaugurated in India
VN Studies Center inaugurated in India
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh said the establishment of the center is significant to growing relations between the two countries. He added the Centre for India Studies, which was established in Viet Nam four years ago, has helped Vietnamese understand more about India and the Viet Nam-India relations. Secretary (East) in the Indian Ministry of External AffairsPreeti Saran stated the Viet Nam – India friendship has been based on their differences, similarities and common benefits over the centuries. She stated that today, Viet Nam is not only a trustworthy friend of India but also a key pillar in India’s Act East policy and an important partner of the country in ASEAN. The Viet Nam Embassy in India will do its best to support the centre, particularly in its early stages, the diplomat affirmed. On the occasion, the centre launched its website and signed a memorandum of … [Read more...] about VN Studies Center inaugurated in India
Vietnam attends int’l charity bazar in India
Vietnam has joined 40 other countries at an international charity fair in New Delhi, India. The event, the 23 rd of its kind, held at Ashok hotel on November 27, drew the participation of embassies from 40 countries, including those from Russia, the Republic of Korea, China, Japan, Pakistan, Cuba, Egypt, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. The Vietnamese stall at the fair displayed lacquer paintings, palm-leaf conical hats, Trung Nguyen (Central Highland) coffee and other souvenirs, as well as traditional dishes. The Vietnamese Embassy in India also handed out brochures promoting Vietnam as an ideal destination for investment and travel, and introducing the good relationship between Vietnam and India to the world community. … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends int’l charity bazar in India