India, Vietnam ink seven agreements
September 15, 2014  17:50
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Signalling their intent to move closer in various spheres, India and Vietnam on Monday signed seven agreements, including one for direct flights between their capitals, for scouting for oil, and an extended line of credit for purchase of defence equipment.

The seven agreements were signed in the presence of visiting Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and his Vietnamese counterpart Truong Tan Sang.

Agreements were also signed in the field of defence, energy, finance and aviation.

President Pranab Mukherjee gifted a sapling of the holy Bodhi tree from Bodh Gaya to the Vietnamese President.

India has also given a 100 million dollar line of credit to Vietnam for procurement of defence equipment from India.
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