India, Vietnam join hands for Mutual Assistance in Customs matters
By TIOL News Service
NEW DELHI, SEPT 16, 2014: DURING the State Visit of the Indian President, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, India signed multiple agreements, including the one on Mutual Assistance in Customs matters. This was signed by CBEC Chairperson Shanthi Sundharam.
The Agreement aims to strengthen, promote and develop cooperation and mutual assistance on matters pertaining to customs between India and Vietnam. The two countries shall assist each other for the prevention, investigation and combating customs offences for the proper application of customs laws and for facilitating legitimate trade. The two countries shall also cooperate and exchange information in their enforcement against the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, precursor chemicals and other prohibited goods.
An MoU between Jet Airways and Vietnam Airlines was also signed. The scope of the MoU involves code sharing on services of each other. From 5 November 2014, Jet Airways intends to extend its Mumbai-Bangkok flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This service will also enable passengers travelling from Delhi to Bangkok, to connect on the extension flight beyond Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City.
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