India, Vietnam seek to deepen defence and maritime cooperation
India and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The two nations plan to increase joint activities and technology exchanges, with a focus on ASEAN-led security frameworks.
Why it matters
Deepening ties between India and Vietnam serve as a strategic counterweight to regional security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
New Delhi, September 13: India and Vietnam on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to expanding defence and maritime cooperation, with both sides stressing the need for a peaceful, stable and rules-based security environment in the Indo-Pacific region.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnam’s National Defence Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
The meeting followed a high-level interaction between the Prime Ministers of India and Vietnam during the summit and focused on taking forward the strategic direction set by the two leaders.
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