International Relations Current Affairs Questions

During the May 2026 summit, India and Vietnam set a bilateral trade target of USD 25 billion by 2030, up from current levels, as part of their Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

During Vietnamese President To Lam's state visit to India in May 2026, India and Vietnam elevated their bilateral relationship to an 'Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership', deepening ties across defence, trade, and technology.

During Vietnamese President To Lam's visit to India in May 2026, both countries signed 13 MoUs covering areas including defence, digital infrastructure, education, and trade cooperation.

Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE officially became BRICS members effective January 1, 2024, as part of the historic expansion decided at the Johannesburg BRICS Summit in August 2023.

Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE joined BRICS from January 1, 2024. Argentina did not join.