India, China comprehensive strategic partners of Vietnam: outgoing Vietnamese envoy
2 years, 3 months ago

India, China comprehensive strategic partners of Vietnam: outgoing Vietnamese envoy

The Hindu  

Both India and China are comprehensive strategic partners of Vietnam and “we do not take sides”, said outgoing Vietnamese envoy in India Pham Sanh Chau. On defence cooperation, Mr. Pham said visit of Vietnamese ships to India and participation in multilateral exercise ‘Milan’ happened for the first time. Talking of regional developments including the South China Sea, the envoy said Vietnam follows a foreign policy of being friendly with all countries and follows the principle of ‘four no’s’ – not to join any military alliance, not to go with one country to fight another country, not to allow land to be used by another country and not to use force. They are both our strategic, comprehensive partners.” Following the implementation of the $100 mn defence Line of Credit extended by India for procurement of 12 high speed boats by Vietnam, Mr. Pham said discussions are underway on operationalising the $500 mn LoC with major focus on manufacturing in Vietnam.

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Associated Press  

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India Today  

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