India implements quick impact projects in eight more Vietnamese localities
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam on October 27 signed memoranda of understanding on cooperation in implementing the Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) with the People’s Committees of Hai Phong city, and Ha Tinh, Khanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Binh, Quang Ngai, Quang Tri and Tuyen Quang provinces.
Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma (C) (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Indian Embassy in Vietnam on October 27 signedmemoranda of understanding on cooperation in implementing the Quick Impact Projects(QIPs) with the People’s Committees of Hai Phong city, and Ha Tinh, Khanh Hoa,Nghe An, Quang Binh, Quang Ngai, Quang Tri and Tuyen Quang provinces.
Addressing the virtual signing ceremony, Indian Ambassador Pranay Vermaacknowledged the success of QIPs in Vietnam, affirming their usefulness inbringing about rapid changes at the grassroots level.
The diplomat said that cooperation between his embassy andlocal authorities in the on-time implementation of these projects demonstratesthe strength of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India andVietnam, and contributes to Vietnam’s joint efforts to achieve the SustainableDevelopment Goals.
Delegates from the Indian Embassy in Vietnam and eight Vietnamese localities (Photo: VNA)
Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Binh province Ho An Phongthanked the Indian Government and embassy for carrying out QIPs in Vietnam.
He appreciated the benefits brought about by sub-projects toremote and disadvantageous areas in Vietnam, especially in basic educationinfrastructure, roads, irrigation and water supply, thus contributing to localauthorities’ socio-economic development efforts.
Earlier, the Indian Embassy signed memoranda of two understanding on the implementation of QIPs in Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces.
With the 10 new projects, India has to date conducted 37QIPs in 33 provinces and cities, with each worth 50,000 USD./.
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Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma (C) (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates from the Indian Embassy in Vietnam and eight Vietnamese localities (Photo: VNA) 
