After independence, political relations between India and Vietnam were established by the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
India has always tried to improve its relations with Vietnam by emphasizing economic-political-strategic policies under its Act East policy.
The two nations are engaged in global forums keeping in mind each other's interests.Providing cooperation and support.
The South China Sea is an issue that brings the two nations closer from the point of view of strategic and economic interests.
The national interests of both countries are to counter balance China's aggressive activities in the South China Sea. That is why both the nation sare emphasizing on mutual coordination.
