EAM S Jaishankar pitches for Vietnam partnership in Indo-Pacific region amid China’s aggression
S Jaishankar on Monday said that cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region is in the shared interests of India and Vietnam as he underlined the significance of Asean centrality and highlighted the contribution of the Quad.
Jaishankar, who arrived in Vietnam on Sunday on a four-day official visit, made the remarks during his address to the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam on “India in the Indo-Pacific”.
“Discussed why cooperating in the Indo-Pacific construct is in our shared interests. Underlined the significance of Asean centrality and highlighted the contribution of the Quad,” the minister posted on ‘X’.
“Brought out how India and Vietnam, with their independent mindset, can promote a multipolar and rules-based global order,” he added.
Jaishankar met his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son and discussed ways to boost cooperation in areas like trade, energy, defence and maritime security while also sharing perspectives on Indo-Pacific as both India and Vietnam remain wary of China’s territorial encroachments in their respective regions.
“Concluded a productive meeting of the 18th India-Vietnam Joint Commission today in Hanoi.
Thank my co-chair @FMBuiThanhSon. Our discussions covered cooperation in political, defence & maritime security, judicial, trade & investment, energy, development, education & training, science & technology, cultural domains.
Convinced that our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will only further strengthen over the coming years. Also shared perspectives on the Indo-Pacific region, our commitment to global issues and our collaboration in various multilateral groupings,” Jaishankar posted on X.
Jaishankar also met the Vietnamese PM who is planning to visit India later this year, ET has learnt.
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