India‑Vietnam Science & Technology Dialogue – Key Outcomes
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh met Prof. Dr. Vu Hai Quan, Vietnam’s Minister of Science and Technology, in New Delhi. The talks aimed at deepening collaboration in emerging technologies, research, and the startup ecosystem of both countries.
Key Developments
- Agreement to accelerate joint work in Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, robotics, biotechnology and other deep‑tech fields.
- Proposal to set up dedicated nodal points in the ministries for regular coordination and to draft a concrete action plan.
- Commitment to expand the Joint Committee mechanism, with Vietnam nominating a Deputy‑Minister level representative.
- Plans for startup exchange programmes, co‑innovation centres and industry‑linked research partnerships.
- Recognition of Vietnam’s participation in the India‑ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation programmes, with about ten Vietnamese researchers already on fellowships.
Important Facts
The two ministers highlighted the historical civilizational ties spanning nearly two millennia, noting that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has gained momentum after Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to India in August 2024. Vietnam is identified as a crucial partner in India’s Act East Policy, which seeks to enhance engagement with ASEAN.
Both sides emphasized the rapid growth of India’s