“Our defence cooperation with Vietnam is among our most important ones. India remains committed to the modernization of Vietnam’s defence and security forces.”

“Our defence cooperation with Vietnam is among our most important ones. India remains committed to the modernization of Vietnam’s defence and security forces.”

Both India and Vietnam belong to a region that holds enormous potential, but also many challenges. We have a strong convergence of interests in working together, … or a stable, peaceful and prosperous Asia. ....Vietnam’s emergence as one of the most vibrant economies in the Asia Pacific region is greatly welcomed by India, especially because we regard Vietnam as a trusted and privileged strategic partner and an important pillar of our Look East Policy.

Both India and Vietnam belong to a region that holds enormous potential, but also many challenges. We have a strong convergence of interests in working together, … or a stable, peaceful and prosperous Asia. ....Vietnam’s emergence as one of the most vibrant economies in the Asia Pacific region is greatly welcomed by India, especially because we regard Vietnam as a trusted and privileged strategic partner and an important pillar of our Look East Policy

Both India and Vietnam belong to a region that holds enormous potential, but also many challenges. We have a strong convergence of interests in working together, … or a stable, peaceful and prosperous Asia. ....Vietnam’s emergence as one of the most vibrant economies in the Asia Pacific region is greatly welcomed by India, especially because we regard Vietnam as a trusted and privileged strategic partner and an important pillar of our Look East Policy.

Both India and Vietnam belong to a region that holds enormous potential, but also many challenges. We have a strong convergence of interests in working together, … or a stable, peaceful and prosperous Asia. ....Vietnam’s emergence as one of the most vibrant economies in the Asia Pacific region is greatly welcomed by India, especially because we regard Vietnam as a trusted and privileged strategic partner and an important pillar of our Look East Policy

The paper will address India-Vietnam relations within the broad framework of the challenges of globalization that developing countries face and the strategies they can adopt to overcome those challenges, particularly in the context of trade and investment issues; and the new security challenges they face with a rising and assertive China that is prepared to violate international norms and conduct and even ready to use force to promote its so-called ‘core interests’.

Spirituality is a harmonious blend of outer silence and inner celebration and also inner silence and outer celebration. Spirituality is nothing to be afraid of or must not be misunderstood, it’s simply kindling your very natural self, the spirit, energy or consciousness deep within. Any time you are confused, your mind is in conflict, practice yoga. You will see that clarity dawns right away. Yoga stops the endless activity of the mind.

The Indian culture is described as 'Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara' --- the first and the supreme culture in the world. It is honored as a divine culture. The core of Indian culture, as shaped by the revered rishis, revolves around the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' --- treating the entire world as our own family, which reflects universality of serene love, altruism, sharing of responsibilities and caring for all beings

To appreciate the depth, dynamics and import of India-Vietnam relationship, instead of employing the narrow prism of bilateral relations, one needs to keep in view the remarkable transformation East Asia is undergoing. It is because increasingly developments in the larger East Asian region in general and Southeast Asia in particular that are becoming the principal drivers behind the major spurt India-Vietnam relations are witnessing at present. Hence, in the following the paper proposes to briefly examine the shifts occurring in the region and their implications andin that backdrop contextualize India’s relations with Vietnam.