Bilateral meeting held between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang
Meeting date: May 06, 2026
Location: New Delhi
The meeting reviewed ongoing defence cooperation between India and Vietnam
Progress noted in bilateral engagements including high-level exchanges
Training programmes and capacity-building initiatives were discussed
Growing convergence in strategic interests acknowledged, particularly in Indo-Pacific region
Discussions focused on strengthening defence ties through enhanced maritime cooperation
Expansion of defence industry collaboration discussed
Promotion of joint research initiatives emphasized
Co-development and co-production initiatives discussed
Importance of regular interactions between defence forces emphasized
Port calls and joint exercises discussed
Institutional dialogue mechanisms emphasized
India reiterated commitment to cooperate with Vietnam under MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for All in the Region)
Views exchanged on regional and global security issues of mutual concern
Importance of maintaining peace, stability, and rule-based international order underscored
Meeting reaffirmed shared commitment to deepen defence partnership
New avenues of cooperation to be explored in coming years
