Q.2 Bolstering friendship between India and Vietnam is a natural outcome of a growing convergence of their strategic and economic interests, and also their common vision for peace, prosperity and their people. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/india-vietnam-ties-from-strong-to-stronger/article65663062.ece In the intro, mention that India and Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. In the body mention the historic ties and convergence of interest between the two countries in areas such as maritime cooperation,  academic and cultural collaborations, shipbuilding, maritime connectivity, maritime education and research, coastal engineering, the blue … Continue reading Q.2 Bolstering friendship between India and Vietnam is a natural outcome of a growing convergence of their strategic and economic interests, and also their common vision for peace, prosperity and their people. Comment. (10 Marks)