President Hồ Chí Minh and the Vietnam-India Friendship

Abstract

The friendship between Vietnam and India is rooted in similar plights of colonial rule, in the struggle For independence and freedom, and in many shared values and benefits in the building up and protection of the countries. The friendship in the modern era ivas founded by two outstanding leaders of our nations, President Hồ Chí Minh and Prime Minister J. Nehru, beginning in the 1950s. Continuing that good relationship, succeeding generations of leaders of both countries have consistently tried to cultivate, strengthen, and build a comprehensive strategic partnership in all fields, including economics, politics, diplomacy, security, defense, culture, and education.