Science, Technology and Innovation: A Key Pillar of Viet Nam - India Cooperation

<p style="text-align: justify;">On the afternoon of May 6, 2026, in New Delhi, Minister of Science and Technology of Viet Nam Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Minister of Science and Technology of India Dr. Jitendra Singh.</p>

At the meeting, the two Ministers emphasized that science and technology cooperation had been identified by General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a priority pillar during their high-level talks, as the two countries mark the 10th anniversary of the Viet Nam - India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This cooperation is particularly important as Viet Nam and India are advancing digital transformation, knowledge-based economic development and strategic technology sectors.

Viet Nam and India agreed to strengthen mutually beneficial research and development cooperation in core technologies and deep tech, with a focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, and rare earth extraction and processing.

Minister Vu Hai Quan proposed four priority areas for cooperation:

• Exchange of researchers and experts in key technology fields; 
•  Experience sharing in policies for basic research and technology commercialisation; 
•  Promotion of joint research funding mechanisms; 
•  Expanded sharing of research infrastructure and laboratory systems, along with cooperation in scientific integrity.

Both sides also agreed to maintain the Viet Nam - India Joint Committee on Science and Technology at the Deputy Minister level to promote the effective implementation of concrete cooperation programmes. Each country will appoint a Deputy Minister to co-chair the mechanism and designate a focal point to coordinate and monitor the agreed areas of cooperation./.