Defense and economic cooperation of India and Vietnam in link with problems of the South China Sea

The intensification of the rivalry between China and United States for leading positions in Asia-Pacific is projected onto other actors. India Vietnam, among others, were involved US-China confrontation. Both these states have disagreements with PRC, but at same time, cooperation Beijing an objective necessity them. Under circumstances, Hanoi New Delhi are not only ready to balance Chinas rising power by strengthening ties US, also developing their own partnership networks beyond great powers.
 This article examines geostrategic aspects Delhi. Special attention was paid trade, economic defense both countries. At paper provides analysis Indian-Vietnamese context territorial disputes South Sea. provisions conclusions given this based on official documents news agency reports, as well research works Russian foreign scholars.