India agrees to train Vietnam’s Su-30 pilots

India has agreed to help Vietnam train its Su-30 pilots, both sides reach the agreement during a meeting between Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich of Vietnam in New Delhi.

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But as reported earlier, the cost of the training is still under discussions. Vietnam will not be able to tap into the $500 million Line of Credit that India offered to Vietnam for procurement of defense equipment.