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❑ The two Prime Ministers reviewed ongoing bilateral
cooperation initiatives, and also discussed regional
and global issues.
❑ A ‘Joint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People’
document was adopted during the Summit, to guide
the future development of the India-Vietnam VS
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
❑ Both leaders also welcomed the signing of a Plan of
Action for period 2021-2023 to implement the Joint
Vision.
❑ Both Prime Ministers appreciated the successful
implementation of the US$ 100 million Defence Line of
Credit extended by Government of India to Vietnam,
and the completion of seven Development Projects My Son temple
with Indian ‘Grant-in-Aid’ Assistance for the benefit of complex in Vietnam

local community in Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan province.

❑ Prime Minister expressed special satisfaction about
the restoration and conservation work of the My Son
temple complex in Vietnam, recently carried out by
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and offered to
work with Vietnam in other similar projects.
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 What are the List of Outcomes: India - Vietnam Virtual Summit

MOU DOCUMENTS INDIAN SIDE VIETNAMESE SIDE

1. India-Vietnam Joint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People.
To guide the future development of India - Vietnam Comprehensive StrategicPartnership, Adopted by Prime Ministers
building upon the foundations of deep-rooted historical and cultural bonds, shared values
and interests, and mutual strategic trust and understanding between the two countries.
2. Plan of Action for period 2021-2023 for further implementation of Comprehensive Dr. S. Jaishankar Mr. Pham Binh Minh
Strategic Partnership. External Affairs Minister Deputy Prime Minister
To implement the "Joint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People” through concrete actions proposed & Minister of Foreign Affairs
to be taken by both sides during 2021-2023.
3. Implementing Arrangement on Defence Industry Cooperation between Dept. of Defence Production, Mr. Surendra Prasad Yadav Maj Gen. Luong
Ministry of Defence, India and General Dept. of Defence Industry, Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam. Joint Secretary (Naval Thanh Chuong
To provide a framework for promoting cooperation between the defence industries of the two countries. Systems) Vice Chairman
4. Agreement for US$ 5 million Indian Grant Assistance for Army Software Park at National Shri Pranay Verma Col. Le Xuan Hung,
Telecommunications University, Nha Trang, Vietnam between Embassy of India, Ambassador of India Rector
Hanoi and Telecommunications University, Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam. to Vietnam
To facilitate setting up of IT infrastructure at the Army Software Park in Telecommunications
University, Nha Trang, with provision for training and services in the field of software applications.
5. Implementing Arrangement between Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, Maj. Gen. Anil Kr. Kashid Maj. Gen. Hoang
India and Vietnam Dept. of Peacekeeping Operations for Cooperation in United Nation Peacekeeping. Additional Director Kim Phung
To identify specific activities for development of cooperation in the field of UN Peacekeeping. General (IC) Director
6. MOU between India’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and Vietnam Agency for Shri G. Nageswara Rao Prof. Nguyen Tuan Khai
Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS). Chairman Director General
To promote mutual cooperation between the regulatory bodies of the two countries in the
fields of radiation protection and nuclear safety.
7. MOU between CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum and Vietnam Petroleum Institute. Dr. Anjan Ray Mr. Nguyen Anh Duo
To promote cooperation in petroleum research and training. Director Director
8. MOU between Tata Memorial Centre of India and Vietnam National Cancer Hospital. Dr. Rajendra A Badwe Mr. Le Van Quang
To promote exchanges in the areas of training and scientific research, health care services, Director Director
collaboration in diagnosis and treatment for cancer patients.
9. MOU between National Solar Federation of India and Vietnam Clean Energy Association. Shri Pranav R. Mehta Mr. Dao Du Duong
To promote exchange of knowledge, best practices, information between Indian & Vietnamese Chairman President
solar power industries & to explore new business opportunities to promote solar power in India &
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