ASEAN & Vietnam

ASEAN: The agreement to update the India-ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) by year-end is expected to enhance trade and investment flows between India and ASEAN countries, with Vietnam's cooperation.

Vietnam: Vietnam elevated its ties with India to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, targeting increased trade, defense, and financial cooperation. This aligns with Vietnam's economic growth and regional security interests.

ASEAN: ASEAN is the host of the summit and is working to coordinate a regional response to the Middle East crisis, focusing on energy and food security, and the welfare of its nationals.

Vietnam: Vietnam is a member of ASEAN and is involved in the South China Sea territorial standoffs.

ASEAN: The ASEAN held a summit to address regional energy security and geopolitical issues, pushing for a fuel-sharing framework and discussing the South China Sea and Myanmar.

Vietnam: Vietnam is an ASEAN member whose exclusive economic zone is partly covered by China's claims in the South China Sea.