Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 18 to 19, 2026
Visit to Republic of Korea from May 19 to 21, 2026
Visit marks 10 years of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam, upgraded to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Vietnamese President's visit to India from May 05 to 07, 2026
Joint Vision Statement of India-Vietnam Defence Partnership towards 2030 was signed during previous visit from June 08 to 10, 2022
Visit coincides with 136th birth anniversary of former President of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh on May 19, 2026
In South Korea, will hold bilateral talks with Minister of National Defence Mr Ahn Gyu-back
Will meet Minister of Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) Mr Lee Yong-cheol
Will chair India-Korea business roundtable
Historical data: India deployed 60 Parachute Field Ambulance of Indian Army during Korean War for over three years
Medical statistics: Treated over two lakh patients, performed about 2,500 surgeries
Custodian Force of India: 5,230 strong Indian Army contingent undertook peaceful repatriation of almost 2,000 prisoners of war
Joint inauguration of Indian War Memorial with Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Mr Kwon Oh-eul planned on May 21, 2026
