Fact Sheet on MoUs/Treaty/Work Plan signed during the visit of President of Vietnam

October 12, 2011

1. Extradition Treaty between Republic of India and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The signing of the Extradition Treaty provides the legal framework for cooperation and marks the intent of both the countries to cooperate in suppression of crime. The Treaty will ensure the availability of fugitive criminals for trial and those who are convicted are available for serving sentence.

2. MoU between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the Government of Republic of India on the "Vietnam India Friendship Year 2012":

The year 2012 marks the 40th Anniversary of establishment of full diplomatic ties and 5th anniversary of establishment of the Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam. The MoU signed today lays down the activities to be undertaken by the two Governments to commemorate the twin anniversaries. The activities include publicity in print and visual media, organization of seminars and cultural activities showcasing the cultural heritage of both the countries.

3. Agreement on Cooperation between Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petro Vietnam) and ONGC Videsh Limited (ONGC-VL) in oil and gas sector:

The agreement seeks to develop long term cooperation in oil and gas industry between the two countries. The scope of cooperation includes exchange of information, working visits, promotion of mutual cooperation along the entire hydrocarbon value chain, new investments and also the setting up of a Joint Coordinating Committee for successful realization of the Agreement.

4. Work Plan for the Years 2011-2013 between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research of the republic of India and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Government of Socialist republic of Vietnam in the field of Agricultural and Fishery Research and Education.

The Work Plan is in pursuance of the MoU between Ministry of Agriculture of India and the concerned Ministry of Vietnam. The Work Plan contains details of activities agreed to be undertaken by the two countries during the years 2011-2013 in the field of agriculture research, animal husbandry, plant biotechnology and fisheries among others. The activities include scientific and technical cooperation, exchange of information, training, etc.

5. Cultural Exchange Programme between the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the Years 2011-2014: The Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) is in pursuance to the Cultural Agreement which was signed by both the countries in 1976.

The primary aim of the programme is to strengthen the relations of friendship and mutual understanding between both sides. The CEP contains details of activities to be undertaken, that have been agreed upon by both sides. Some of these activities include exchange of folk traditions, performing arts, participation in film festivals, collaboration between libraries of two countries, exchange of visits and cultural troupes.

6. Protocol on cultural cooperation between the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and ICCR of republic of India:

The year 2012 has also been declared the Vietnam India Friendship Year. This Protocol expresses the intent of both the sides to jointly commemorate the year 2012, which marks the 40th anniversary of establishment of full diplomatic ties between India and Vietnam.