Vietnam PM Highlights South China Sea's Importance During India Visit

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi: During his visit to India, Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh discussed the strategic significance of the South China Sea with Indian officials, emphasizing its critical role in global trade. "Both sides discussed the importance of the South China Sea," stated Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East). "The fact emphasized by the Vietnamese PM that as much as 60% of global trade passes through the area and the importance of a free, open and free waterway and lines of sealions was of utmost importance."

Mazumdar highlighted the shared priorities of both nations regarding maritime security. "Freedom of navigation and overflight is of utmost importance and a peaceful, stable, secure, free, open, inclusive and rules-based region is something that both Vietnam and India share," he added.