Vietnam Launches Second Indian High-Speed Patrol Boat
launch stands out “as an icon of India-Vietnam defence partnership” and reflects India’s commitment towards building...
The Vietnam government has launched a high-speed patrol boat built with India assistance, and one more of a similar class is in the pipeline. The Vietnamese coast guard had inducted the first India-made patrol vessel in December 2020. Vietnamese media reported that the patrol boat has been built with Indian support. The launch stands out “as an icon of India-Vietnam defence partnership” and reflects India’s commitment towards building the capacity of the Vietnamese military, says Pranay Verma, India’s ambassador to Vietnam. He added that the comprehensive strategic partnership and defence relations between the countries would contribute to stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian embassy added that despite disruptions by the Covid-19 pandemic, the joint project has progressed at a rapid pace. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Here's What Happened 102 Years Ago Vietnam is making full use of the $100-million line of credit (LoC) extended by India in October 2014 during the State visit …