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Vietnam to discuss South China Sea with India
Context:
Vietnam will take up South China Sea-related issues during the March 2-4 visit by President Tran Dai Quang
Details:
- Vietnam Ambassador has said that South China Sea-related issues will be discussed with India as the situation in South China Sea is complicated
- China’s claims over most of the South China Sea is a major issue between the two countries, and Vietnam has been one of the more vocal countries in the 10-member ASEAN grouping to find a solution to China’s expansionist policy in the South China Sea
- The ambassador however has assured that his country remained committed to maintaining cordial ties with Beijing.
- The envoy has also clarified that Vietnam had not yet firmed up its position on the One Belt, One Road initiative of China
