Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India and Vietnam held bilateral discussions in New Delhi and agreed to achieve a bilateral trade target of $25 billion by 2030 under their enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership. The talks focused on expanding trade, improving agricultural market access, and strengthening defence cooperation. Both countries granted access for products such as Indian grapes and Vietnamese durians while also working toward faster clearances for other agricultural goods. They additionally agreed to establish a 2+2 Dialogue mechanism involving foreign and defence ministries. The discussions also emphasised the early review and implementation of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to further strengthen economic integration and regional cooperation.