Assoc.Prof.,Dr. LE VAN TOAN

Center for Indian Studies,

Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics

Political Theory Journal (Vietnamese Version) Issue No 525 (11-2021)

Abstract: In 1991, India launched the “Look East” Policy; and after Modi was elected Prime Minister of India in 2014, the Prime Minister upgraded the  “Look East” to the “Act East” policy. So far, India’s “Look East” policy has positively impacted the eastern part of Asia, especially Southeast Asia, where Vietnam is located. India has always considered Vietnam the centerpiece of this policy in Southeast Asia. The article generalizes and explains the reasons for the achievements in Vietnam - India relations, Vietnam in India’s “Look East” policy, and the direction of the two countries’ relations.

Keywords: Vietnam - India relations; Look East policy; Act East policy.