Political and Diplomatic relations between Vietnam and India (1972-2022): a 50-year perspective

Abstract

Vietnam-India relations have a long tradition. Entering the modern era, President Ho Chi Minh, Indian leaders such as M Gandhi, J. Nehru, and generations of leaders and people of the two countries have made great efforts to cultivate the relationship. This interaction helps the exchanges between the two countries develop better and better in a more comprehensive manner. In 1956, the two countries established diplomatic relations at the level of Consul General and upgraded to Ambassador level in January 1972. By January 2022, the 50th anniversary of the year, the two countries established full diplomatic relations. Over the past 50 years, the two countries' general and political and diplomatic ties, in particular, have overcome many difficulties and challenges and achieved many essential and outstanding achievements. Vietnam and India have become reliable and vital partners of each other. This article provides an overview of Vietnam-India political-diplomatic relations over the past 50 years and draws some comments.