India, Vietnam deepen defence cooperation with focus on maritime security
India and Vietnam have agreed to enhance their defence and strategic cooperation, focusing on maritime security and regional stability. The discussions included plans for joint military exercises and capacity building initiatives. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region.
- ▪Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang to discuss defence cooperation.
- ▪The talks emphasized collaboration in maritime security, military training, and cyber security.
- ▪India announced the establishment of a language lab and an Artificial Intelligence lab in Vietnam during the visit.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), with both sides agreeing to further strengthen defence and strategic cooperation.The Ministry of Defence stated that the discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in maritime security, defence industry, military training, cyber security, capacity building and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. The two leaders also reviewed regional and global security developments and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, safety and freedom of navigation in the region.Both countries agreed to expand cooperation through regular dialogues, joint military exercises and exchange programmes between their armed…
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