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India’s Republic Day celebrated in VN

VGP - A ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 26 to mark the 66th Indian Republic Day (January 26, 1950 – January 26, 2015).

January 27, 2015 3:06 PM GMT+7

The event attracted the participation of Ho Chi Minh City’s leaders, Indian Consul General in HCM City, the Indian community and enterprises.

Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tat Thanh Cang hailed India’s significant achievements over the years. Cooperation between two countries has been deepened and reaped fruits in various fields such as education, health and national defence.
 
Indian Consul General Smita Pant expressed her gratitude to Vietnamese people’s friendship towards Indian people. In the coming time, social, economic and cultural connection will be organised to promote bilateral ties.

Two-way trade turnover is expected to reach $15 billion by 2020, she added.

Last year, Indian firms have invested about $6.38 million in the city, and two-way trade between the city and India reached $765 million.

                                                                                                                            By Vien Nhu