India and Vietnam move to strengthen defence ties

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India and Vietnam enhance their defence cooperation during a meeting between Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnam's Defence Minister. This partnership is crucial for regional security.
India and Vietnam move to strengthen defence ties
A What happened
On November 10, 2025, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi during the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue. Singh conveyed greetings from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and emphasized India's commitment to enhancing defence cooperation with Vietnam. The dialogue, co-chaired by Singh and Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, Senior Lieutenant-General Hoang Xuan Chien, involved a review of current defence engagements and discussions on new collaboration areas. They signed a memorandum of agreement on Mutual Submarine Search and Rescue Support and Cooperation, along with a letter of intent on Defence Industry Cooperation. This partnership is seen as a vital component of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam.

Key insights

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    Strengthened Defence Cooperation

    India and Vietnam are enhancing their defence ties for regional security.

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    Key Agreements Signed

    Agreements on submarine rescue and defence industry cooperation were established.

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    Strategic Partnership

    The defence partnership is a key pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Takeaways

The meeting between India and Vietnam's defence officials marks a significant step in strengthening their military cooperation, which is essential for regional stability.

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