India and Vietnam have agreed to deepen cooperation in emerging technologies, innovation and institutional research partnerships as both countries seek to expand science and technology engagement under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework.
During bilateral discussions between the two sides, the Vietnamese Minister supported the continuation of the Joint Committee mechanism between the respective Ministries and said Vietnam would nominate a Deputy Minister-level representative to coordinate future engagements with India.
The discussions focused on areas such as Artificial Intelligence missions, cybersecurity frameworks, innovation ecosystems and technology transfer initiatives. India conveyed its willingness to share experiences and best practices in these sectors.
Both sides also reviewed ongoing academic and institutional collaborations, including partnerships involving research institutions, innovation hubs and technology incubation platforms. The dialogue explored opportunities for startup exchange programmes, co-innovation centres and industry-linked research collaborations aimed at strengthening technology-driven growth.
Officials from the two countries noted that science and technology had emerged as an expanding pillar of the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The two sides agreed to maintain regular engagement and work towards translating the outcomes of the dialogue into practical collaborative initiatives with technological, economic and social benefits.
The meeting reflected growing cooperation between New Delhi and Hanoi in advanced technologies and innovation-led development, amid broader efforts by both countries to strengthen bilateral ties across strategic sectors.
