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Year of India and Vietnam Friendship – 2027

September 19 , 2026 8 hrs 0 min 36 0

India and Vietnam have agreed to observe next year as the "Year of India-Vietnam Friendship" to mark the 55th anniversary of their bilateral diplomatic relations.
Vietnam for India is a key partner in India’s Act East Policy, in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) in outlook of the Indo-Pacific.
Vietnam is equally an important partner in the framework of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).
Both countries elevated their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam is the first country in the region with which we have bilateral ties at that level.
India announced that it had signed a deal with Vietnam to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
The bilateral joint military exercise between India and Vietnam is named Exercise VINBAX.