Delegation Of ASEAN Parliamentarians Meets Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
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Welcoming the delegation, Jagdeep Dhankhar said he was delighted to meet the first international parliamentary delegation in his capacity as the Vice President of India.
A delegation of ASEAN Parliamentarians led by Kittisethabindit Cheam Yeap, the First Vice President of the National Assembly of Cambodia and the President of Cambodia AIPA National Group met India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday.
Welcoming the delegation, Mr Dhankhar, who is also the Rajya Sabha chairman, said he was delighted to meet the first international parliamentary delegation in his capacity as the Vice President of India.
About the 30 years of establishment of relations with ASEAN, he said the cultural and civilizational connect is visible in the monuments, architecture, languages, food habits, culture, and people that have created the foundation for a strong strategic partnership.
Mr Dhankhar said India is celebrating the 75th year of its Independence as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' and this year also marks various milestones in the establishment of India's diplomatic relations with ASEAN member states such as the 75th anniversary with Thailand, 70th anniversary with Cambodia, 65th anniversary with Malaysia and 50th anniversary with Vietnam.
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