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Vietnam and India chart course to commercialize joint tech innovations
India's ambassador to Vietnam has urged both nations to strengthen their partnership by converting shared values into concrete technological advances. The call comes as the two countries seek to deepen collaboration in ICT, innovation, and scientific development.
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Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Tshering W. Sherpa has emphasized the importance of transforming mutual trust between the two countries into measurable outcomes, particularly within the technology sector. Speaking at the Vietnam-India Future Technology Forum, Sherpa highlighted the potential for collaborative efforts to yield marketable products and services that benefit both nations.
The ambassador's remarks underscore a broader strategic shift in bilateral relations, with Vietnam and India increasingly focusing on converting joint research and development initiatives into commercially viable solutions. The partnership spans critical areas including information and communications technology, innovation ecosystems, and scientific advancement—fields where both nations possess complementary strengths and expertise.
The forum represents a formal platform for channeling cooperative efforts in these domains, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from both countries. By facilitating direct engagement between innovators and industry stakeholders, the initiative aims to accelerate the pathway from concept to market for technologies developed through Vietnam-India collaboration.
India's commitment to deepening ties with Vietnam extends beyond technology alone, with both nations recognizing the strategic value of strengthened economic connectivity and people-to-people exchanges. The Vietnamese community abroad continues to serve as an important diplomatic bridge, further cementing the cultural and social foundations of bilateral relations.
Photo: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, September 2026. Prime Minister's Office, Government of India, via Wikimedia Commons (GODL-India).