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Amid standoff with China in South China Sea, Vietnam seeks India’s support

July 31, 2019 - by India Writes Network

Amid Hanoi’s continuing South China Sea standoff with Beijing, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn is expected to meet India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in …

South China Sea Imbroglio: Policy Options

July 29, 2019July 30, 2019 - by Srikanth Kondapalli

The South China Sea dispute is once again flaring up with serious consequences to the regional security order. While China has been exploring energy resources in the region, it has …

South China Sea: Vietnam envoy bats for fast-tracking binding code of conduct, ASEAN solidarity

July 13, 2019July 22, 2019 - by India Writes Network

Amid escalating geopolitical rivalries and increasing Chinese domination of the South China Sea, Vietnam’s Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau has called for enhanced regional cooperation to ensure freedom of …

With China watching, India in talks to sell Akash missile to Vietnam

February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 - by India Writes Network

With China watching, India in talks to sell Akash missile to Vietnam
In a growing strategic embrace with Hanoi, India has said it is in talks to sell for the first time its home-grown short-range surface-to-air Akash missiles to Vietnam. The sale of missile, if it happens, will be deeply resented by Beijing which has been resentful of the burgeoning military ties between New Delhi and Hanoi.
“We are talking to a number of countries and one of them is none other than Vietnam,” state-owned Defence Research and Development Organization’s chairman S. Christopher told the media in Bengaluru on the margin of an air show where the DRDO is showcasing its missile programmes and other key projects, including a light combat fighter.