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India and Vietnam reviewed bilateral defence ties and signed 13 agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in areas such as maritime security, defence industry, and Indo Pacific collaboration.
Areas of Cooperation
- Maritime Security
- Port calls
- Naval cooperation
- Joint military exercises
- Defence Industry
- Co production and co development
- Defence technology collaboration
- Capacity Building
- Training programmes
- Institutional dialogue mechanisms
Importance of Vietnam for India
- Strategic location in the South China Sea
- Important partner in India’s Act East Policy
- Helps strengthen India’s presence in the Indo Pacific
Indo-Pacific Cooperation
- India reiterated its commitment under the MAHASAGAR Vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions)
- Focuses on:
- Regional security
- Maritime cooperation
- Inclusive Indo Pacific order
| [2022] Consider the following statements: 1 Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system. 2 Vietnam’s economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports. 3 For a long time Vietnam’s low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers. 4 Vietnam has the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 2 and 4 (b) 3 and 5 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2 |
