India and Vietnam review defence ties, maritime cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a ministerial-level bilateral meeting with Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang, where the two sides reviewed the defence partnership and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, training, and regional stability. 

In a post on X, Rajnath Singh shared the outcome of the ?effective? bilateral meeting and reaffirmed India?s commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership



with Vietnam.

?There was an effective bilateral meeting with Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defence of Vietnam. 

Both sides reviewed the increasingly developing defence partnership between India and Vietnam and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in the areas of maritime security, defence industry, training, and regional stability. India remains committed to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam,? he said.