Indian Prime Minister Pranab Mukherjee visits Vietnam in 2014 to boost bilateral ties. (Photo: VOV)

(VOVworld) - Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Tat Thanh Cang hailed India’s achievements on the occasion of India’s Republic Day. At a ceremony held by the Indian Consulate General on Monday to mark the 66th Indian Republic Day, Cang said the bilateral cooperation has been deepened and borne fruits in education, health, and national defense. The two-way-trade between Ho Chi Minh City and India reached 765 million USD last year. Indian businesses have invested 6.4 million USD in Ho Chi Minh city.