Traditional closeness in bilateral relations between India and Vietnam has contributed towards convergence in different sectors like defence and security, economy and trade along with investment and energy. It is essential to remember that though government-to-government cooperation between the two countries has been quite beneficial and productive, yet the full potential of the Strategic Comprehensive Agreement signed in 2016 also entail wider sectoral cooperation.

Traditional closeness in bilateral relations between India and Vietnam has contributed towards convergence in different sectors like defence and security, economy and trade along with investment and energy. It is essential to remember that though government-to-government cooperation between the two countries has been quite beneficial and productive, yet the full potential of the Strategic Comprehensive Agreement signed in 2016 also entail wider sectoral cooperation.

On 21th March, 2017 Centre for Indian Studies held International Scientific Conference “Vietnam - India: 45 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership”. CIS honestly thank Central agencies and industries; leaders and managers at all levels; leaders and cadres of the Embassy of India to Viet Nam; Embassy of Viet Nam to India; scientists of Viet Nam and India; domestic and foreign media agencies who used your efforts, knowledge and time to write papers for the Conference, attended and discussed in the Conference, write news on the Conference.

“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.”