On Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the unveiling ceremony of a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Jaishankar highlighted the symbolic importance of the event, emphasizing Gandhi's global recognition for his principles of truth, non-violence, and freedom.

• Addressing the gathering at the unveiling ceremony of the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, Dr. Jaishankar said his thoughts today are a very powerful inspiration for human dignity, societal values, spirituality, environment, sustainability, cleanliness and many other areas.
• External Affairs Minister said the unveiling of the bust is a symbolic moment for the friendship between India and Vietnam, and underlines the message of independence, self-reliance and human dignity.
• Dr. Jaishankar also met Ho Chi Minh City Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen. He appreciated the contribution of Ho Chi Minh City to the India-Vietnam partnership. The External Affairs Minister is on a four-day official visit to Vietnam.