1. External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Vietnam from 15-18 October 2023, at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Bui Thanh Son, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.

2. India and Vietnam share a robust Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Vietnam is a key member of our Act East Policy. EAM’s visit will provide an opportunity to review progress in several areas and discuss ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation.

3. EAM will co-chair the 18th Meeting of India-Vietnam Joint Commission on Economic, Trade, Scientific, and Technological Cooperation with his counterpart. During the visit, EAM will visit Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and is expected to hold talks with the Vietnamese leadership. He will also meet members of the Indian community and unveil Mahatma Gandhi’s Bust in Ho Chi Minh City.