India, Vietnam sign two agreements

New Delhi: India and Vietnam on Wednesday signed a MoU to enhance cooperation in the field of information and broadcasting, based on principles of equality and reciprocity pursuant to their national laws and regulations, following meeting between the prime ministers of the the two countries ahead of ASEAN Summit.

Another implementation arrangement between ISRO and National Remote Sensing Department of Vietnam was also concluded on the occasion, for establishment of tracking and data reception station and data processing facility in Vietnam under ASEAN India Space Cooperation.

The arrangement would define the framework and conditions of cooperation for establishment of facility to provide Indian remote sensing satellite data over ASEAN region to enable remote sensing applications, which include natural resources management, ocean development and disaster management by ASEAN member states.


Vietnam is a key pillar in India's Act East Policy and strategic partner in SE Asia.