(VOVworld) - HCM City authorities held a ceremony on Tuesday to mark the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-India diplomatic relationship on January 7 and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

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Huynh Cach Mang, Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, said at the ceremony that bilateral ties have actively expanded in all fields and were elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership last year.

India’s General Consul in HCM City, Smita Pant, said the Vietnam-India relationship is built on a solid foundation of close cultural and historical links as well as mutual trust, understanding, and support.

She promised to boost cooperation programs in tourism, culture, and people between India’s localities and HCM City.