Second Treaty of Saigon

Date: March 15, 1874 • Location: Paris, France

France and Vietnam signed the Second Treaty of Saigon, further recognizing the full sovereignty of France over Cochinchina.

The Treaty of Saigon was signed on 15 March 1874 by the Third French Republic and the Nguyễn dynasty of Vietnam. Vietnam made economic and territorial concessions to France, while France waived a previous war indemnity and promised military protection against China. The treaty effectively made Vietnam a protectorate of France.