New Delhi [India], Aug 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Vietnam keeps growing and ensures peace, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

"Concluded the 17th India-Vietnam Joint Commission Meeting. Thank Deputy PM and FM @FMPhamBinhMinh for co-chairing. Our comprehensive strategic partnership keeps growing. Ensures peace, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific," Jaishankar tweeted after the end of 17th India-Vietnam Joint Commission meeting.

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The MEA further said, "The co-chairs exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, especially in the context of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic."

Post the meeting, Pham Binh Minh tweeted, "I co-chaired the 17th Meeting of Vietnam-India Joint Commission today. With FM @DrSJaishankar we worked on new measures and orientations for the comprehensive strategic partnership, looking forward to the #VietNamIndia50 in 2022."

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Jaishankar also invited Vietnam to take advantage of India's new economic capacities and demands. (ANI)

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