India-Vietnam: Boosting Media & Entertainment Cooperation

On 5th June 2025, India and Vietnam agreed to enhance collaboration in the media and entertainment sector during a meeting in New Delhi between India’s Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation.

Key Points

Strategic Engagement: The talks highlighted the intent to deepen bilateral ties in media, broadcasting, and cultural exchanges.
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: India-Vietnam relations, upgraded in 2016 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, continue to expand under this framework.
Historic Ties: Both nations reaffirmed their shared Buddhist heritage and long-standing civilizational connections.
50 Years of Diplomacy: The collaboration follows the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, celebrated in 2022.
Future Cooperation: The two sides committed to enhancing multi-dimensional cooperation, especially in information dissemination, content sharing, and joint productions.