Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh holds with Vietnamese counterpart Quan

Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday held bilateral talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Dr Vu Hai Quan to discuss advancing collaboration in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, deep technologies, semiconductors, robotics, biotechnology, digital technologies and innovation-led research.

Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday held bilateral talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Dr Vu Hai Quan to discuss advancing collaboration in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, deep technologies, semiconductors, robotics, biotechnology, digital technologies and innovation-led research. They also discussed strengthening institutional mechanisms between the two countries in science and technology. In a statement, Singh said, ''India and Vietnam are civilisational partners connected by nearly two thousand years of shared cultural and historical linkages. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries has gained new momentum over the last decade.'' The minister highlighted that Vietnam remains an important partner in India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision. ''The growing India-ASEAN engagement in science, technology and innovation provides a strong foundation for collaborative research, innovation and technology-driven growth,'' said Singh. The two sides also discussed the proposed next India-Vietnam joint committee meeting (JCM) and reviewed preparations for advancing bilateral engagement in science, technology and innovation through structured institutional cooperation. Quan welcomed the growing engagement between the two countries in science and technology and expressed Vietnam's interest in developing structured collaboration in deep technologies with practical applications and societal benefits. He also proposed nominating dedicated nodal points from both ministries for regular coordination and preparing a concrete action plan to translate bilateral initiatives into implementable outcomes.