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India-Vietnam 2027 Year of Friendship: 55 Years

17 September 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia-Vietnam2027 Year ofFriendship: 55Years17 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

New Delhi and Hanoi decided to celebrate their diplomatic milestone with a dedicated friendship year and set a trade goal for the end of the decade.

Key facts

  • Observance: 2027 will be called the “Year of India-Vietnam Friendship”.
  • Occasion: 55 years of diplomatic relations.
  • Trade target: USD 25 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

Areas of cooperation

SectorPlan
EconomyDeepen trade and investment, supply chains, connectivity and market access
DefenceCloser cooperation, with Indian defence equipment to be co-produced

Exam angle

  • Year to be observed: 2027; milestone: 55 years of ties.
  • Trade goal: USD 25 billion by 2030.
  • Defence angle: joint production of Indian equipment.

Test yourself

1. Which year will India and Vietnam observe as the Year of India-Vietnam Friendship?

Both countries agreed to observe 2027 as the Year of Friendship.

2. How many years of diplomatic relations does the India-Vietnam Year of Friendship mark?

It marks 55 years of diplomatic relations.

3. What bilateral trade target did India and Vietnam set for 2030?

The aim is USD 25 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.

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