Modi leaves Vietnam; heads to China for G20

September 03, 2016 17:05

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left Vietnam for China to attend the G20 summit beginning tomorrow after wrapping up his two-day maiden visit to the country that witnessed the signing of 12 agreements.

"A packed day of diplomacy in Vietnam ends as PM @narendramodi emplanes for Hangzhou to attend G20 Summit," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted along with a photo showing a red carpet goodbye for Modi.

The first leg of his 2-nation tour saw India extending a $500 million line of credit to Vietnam to deepen their defence cooperation, amid China's claims in the disputed South China Sea.

Bilateral ties were also upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership besides inking of 12 agreements including in defence, trade and sharing white shipping information. Vietnam currently has Comprehensive Strategic Partnership only with Russia and China.

"I thank the people and government of Vietnam for the very good hospitality during my visit," Modi said.

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