India-Vietnam relations
India and Vietnam have had economic and socio-cultural relations since ancient times. India vietnam-america war
At the time, the in human actions being taken by America were strongly condemned. In addition, India was also one of the few non-communist countries that supported Vietnam during the Cambodia-Vietnam War.
At present, Vietnam is an important link in India's 'Act East'policy and Indo-Pacific strategic policy. Vietnam is one of a group of 'CLMV' countries that seek to redefine economic and strategic ties in South east Asia.The CLMV is an informal grouping of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. All these countries are members of ASEAN which are growing rapidly in foreign trade, foreign direct investment, industrial manufacturing etc. These countries faced the recession of the year 2008 strongly with the help of textile exports, agricultural products exports, tourism etc.
But other countries, including Vietnam, view China's growing influence in the region with scepticism. They believe that India should play an active role in Southeast Asia to counter China.
In the above context, India and Vietnam cooperation in various areas, such as bilateral trade, security and strategic alliances, infrastructure development, industrial training and capacity building, oil and gas exploration, thermal and hydro-power and renewable energy and energy conservation etc. are doing. A research reactor has been set up in Vietnam with the help of India for the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Both countries consider defense and security as an important basis of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, for which cooperation between the armed forces between the two countries, the supply of military equipment and technology transfer by India to Vietnam and joint military exercises etc. can be conducted at regular intervals. are. The two countries are also cooperating on the exchange of information in the shipping sector to enhance cooperation in the field of maritime security and combat maritime piracy.
Both countries jointly to end violent extremism, cyber security and all forms of terrorism
Under its 'Act East Policy', India is trying to develop roadways to the ASEAN countries along the eastern border for the development of its North east region so that it can reach Vietnam,Cambodia, Laos etc. For this, India is developing 'Kaladan Multi-Modal Project',' Mekong-Ganga Cooperation' and 'India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway' in Myanmar.
India plans to take the 'India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway'to Vietnam via Cambodia and Laos. India is also providing one billion dollar line of credit facility to ASEAN countries for financing physical and digital connectivity projects with ASEAN.
During the visit of the President of Vietnam to India, both sides underlined the importance of early signing of the 'ASEAN-India Maritime Transport Cooperation Agreement'. In addition, the two countries have also agreed ona shared approach to the rules-based order for peace, prosperity and security of the Pacific Ocean. For this, both side shave urged all stakeholders, including China, in the South China Sea to respect the international maritime laws established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The two countries have had cultural since ancient times. Taking these ties forward, India has protected Vietnam's 'My Son 'UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Apart from this, India has also provided Line of Credit facility to Vietnam for there storation and conservation of 'Lai Tower' and 'Po Klangrai Cham Tower'.
Both countries share a common approach towards creating a framework under the spices of the United Nations Organization to eliminate all forms of violent extremism, cyber security and terrorism.
Organized crimes from both countries South Asia and South-East Asia. They are also cooperating each other in combating human and drug trafficking. In the above context, India is providing a loan of US$ 100 million for the construction of high-speed patrol boats to secure Vietnam's maritime borders and a loan of US$ 500 million for Vietnam's defense industry.
Both countries share a mutually shared vision in the field of climate change and food security. In a joint statement issued during the recent visit of the President of Vietnam to India, the two countries have agreed to enhance cooperation in these areas.
