Indo-pacific

Vietnam's President Tô Lâm's recent visit to India upgraded ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both nations are deepening defence, maritime and economic cooperation, poised to play a key role amid South China Sea tensions and Indo-Pacific realignment.

The Indo-Pacific is an emerging region in energy geopolitics where India and China remain key players. China has leverage in the form of BRI and renewables, while India has developed close alliances and maritime links to counter the growing Chinese web in the region.

Moving from SAGAR to MAHASAGAR, the 2026 Maritime Security Strategy underpins New Delhi’s maritime superiority. The naval advancement, blue water economy, port led-modernisation and enhanced regional and global maritime cooperation – showcases a confident path towards the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.