The Big Picture: India – Vietnam Relations

As Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu begins his four-day official visit to Vietnam, we look at India’s comprehensive strategic partnership with the Southeast Asian nation...

In his packed tour... the Vice President will hold one-on-one talks with the leaders of Vietnam... participate in the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak and deliver keynote address at the inaugural session of the event themed as "Buddhist Approach to Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities for Sustainable Societies."

During the high level talks, the two sides are expected to discuss a wide range of issues including trade & investment relations, giving better market access to India’s exports, exploring opportunities in oil and gas sectors, seeking support for Indian pharmaceutical facilities in Vietnam, cooperation in defence and space technologies, training and capacity building of Vietnamese defence forces and strengthening of cultural bonds between the two nations are expected to figure during the talks...

Anchor: Rajat Kain
Guest:
Brig Vinod Anand (Retd.), Senior Fellow, VIF
Ashok Sajjanhar, Former Diplomat
Prof. Harsh V Pant Distinguished Fellow, ORF