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Crucial for understanding India's Act East Policy, its strategic outreach in Southeast Asia, and efforts to maintain a balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region, especially in the context of China's growing influence.
India and Vietnam share a long-standing strategic partnership, which was elevated to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2026, focusing on defence, economic, and cultural cooperation, particularly in the maritime domain.
Partnership Status
Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (since May 2026)
Key Areas
Defence, maritime security, economic ties, cultural exchanges
Strategic Importance
Counterbalancing regional power dynamics, promoting stability in Indo-Pacific
Defence Engagements
Regular naval visits, joint exercises, defence technology cooperation
Static syllabus anchors
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | International Relations |
Institutions & roles
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Indian Navy | Implements |
| Vietnam People's Navy | Partner |
Prelims angle: Statement-based questions
Prelims angle: Factual recall
With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently i...
In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not participant/ participants? 1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia 3. Ch...
With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently i...
In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not participant/ participants? 1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia 3. Ch...
With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently i...
Open questionIn the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not participant/ participants? 1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia 3. Ch...
Open questionWith reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently i...
Open questionIn the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not participant/ participants? 1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia 3. Ch...
Open questionIndian Navy warships INS Udaygiri, INS Kavaratti in Vietnam to boost maritime cooperation
24 Jun 2026 · India and Vietnam's Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2026) strengthens defence and maritime cooperation, aligning with India's Indo-Pacific vision.
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India-Vietnam Strategic Partnership
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Consider the following in respect of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indi...
The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany visited India in January, 2026. Which of the following is/are **not** correct in terms of outcomes of this ...
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Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?
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With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-mem...
In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not participant/ participants? 1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia 3. Ch...
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