Hanoi, Nov. 2 -- Vietnam always attaches importance to its traditional friendship with India, viewing the country not only as one of its leading important partners but also a sincere and close friend that has supported Vietnam throughout its struggle for national independence and construction, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.

During a reception for National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval in Hanoi on November 2, Trung said the upgrade of Vietnam-India ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a key milestone that signals high political trust, converging interests and a shared vision, and sets the base for deeper and more substantive cooperation in the new period.

Doval, in reply, said India values ti...