India-Vietnam Relations

The two nations have strengthened their economic and defense ties considerably since the establishment of their comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016.

Given that the China threat looms large for both Vietnam and India, the bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Hanoi is likely to gain even greater traction.

The strategic necessity of dealing with an aggressive China brings India and Vietnam closer together.

With China a shared concern, India and Vietnam continue to deepen their relationship.

Both sides broke ground on the first specific project to operationalize their defense partnership in this realm.

The exercise underscores growing maritime ties between the two countries.

A look at the broader significance of a recent interaction between the two countries.

Despite increasing cooperation, India has not been able to seal major weapons sales to Vietnam.

A recent interaction put the focus on the developing maritime ties between the two states.

A recent engagement was just the latest engagement held by the two sides in this realm.

Recent engagements confirm the uptick in activity in the defense realm.

The two countries continue their convergence over the South China Sea.