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Signing of the Second Treaty of Saigon
- When
- 15 March 1874
- Where
- Saigon
France and the Nguyễn dynasty signed the treaty on 15 March 1874, recognizing French sovereignty over Cochinchina.
The treaty was signed on 15 March 1874. It involved economic and territorial concessions from Vietnam. France waived a previous war indemnity and promised military protection against China. The agreement effectively made Vietnam a protectorate of France, concluding the annexation of Cochinchina that began in 1862.
Sources
- Treaty of Saigon (1874) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-15
- Nguyễn dynasty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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