After a busy and fruitful Vietnam visit, the Prime Minister leaves for China where he will join the G20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/H9rTpeA6eE
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 3, 2016
WATCH: PM Narendra Modi's interaction with the monks at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi (Vietnam) pic.twitter.com/2dqytbopA3
- ANI (@ANI_news) September 3, 2016
- Fortunate to make a trip to the Pagoda after 1st Indian President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad came here in 1959
- Our relationship spans 2000 years.Some people came here with the objective of war. We came here with a message of peace which has endured
- World should walk on the path of peace that brings happiness & prosperity; while war only brings transient greatness
- Buddhism, which took the sea route, travelled to Vietnam in its purest form from India
- I saw a glow on the faces of those Monks who travelled to India and a great curiosity in the faces of those who wish to travel to India
- I humbly invite you all in Vietnam to travel to the land of Buddha, and especially to Varanasi which I represent in India's Parliament
- I am humbled by blessings showered on me. Wish to thank Hon'ble Deputy PM who joined me on this pilgrimage today
The pagoda is said to have served emissaries that were sent from Champa and Laos to Vietnam in the past pic.twitter.com/7L8Jh8xqcC
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 3, 2016
- I look at this visit as setting a new benchmark for India-Vietnam ties which will take our relationship to a whole new level
- It has been agreed that we will upgrade our strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership
12 MoUs and agreements were signed today ranging from health to defence to space: Vikas Swarup,MEA on India-Vietnam pic.twitter.com/GVVWQmWDwF
- ANI (@ANI_news) September 3, 2016
- Vietnam is undergoing rapid development and strong economic growth
- We agreed to tap into growing eco opportunities in the region;Recognized need to cooperate in responding to emerging regional challenges
- Vietnam PM and I have agreed to deepen our defence and security engagements to advance our common interests
- It will be my pleasure to host you and the leadership of Vietnam in India
PM Modi & Vietnam PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc feed fish in Uncle Ho's pond in the Presidential compound in Hanoi, Vietnam pic.twitter.com/s4RGUyjYE2
- ANI (@ANI_news) September 3, 2016