- Bamboo Diplomacy refers to the foreign policy approach adopted by Vietnam, characterized by flexibility, resilience, and adaptability—qualities inherent to bamboo.
- This strategy enables Vietnam to maintain balanced relations with major powers while safeguarding its national interests and sovereignty.
- Bamboo bends with the wind but does not break, symbolizing Vietnam’s ability to adapt to changing geopolitical dynamics without compromising its core interests.
- Vietnam adjusts its foreign policies in response to regional and global shifts, ensuring stability and development.
- India-Vietnam relations:
- Strategic Partnership – Strengthening ties through the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2016 between India and Vietnam. Collaborations in defence training, equipment, and joint exercises.
- Indo-Pacific Strategy – Both nations advocate for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. Cooperation in ensuring freedom of navigation and overflight in accordance with international law.
- Economic Engagement – Expanding bilateral trade with a focus on sectors like textiles, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Initiatives like the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway to enhance regional connectivity.
| The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway, also known as the Kolkata-Bangkok Highway, is a 1,360 km highway project that connects Moreh, India to Mae Sot, Thailand. The project was proposed by former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002. It’s part of India’s Look East policy and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). |
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