Hanoi: India is taking steps to strengthen its defence partnership with Vietnam. On November 2, 2026, India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed their ongoing India-Vietnam Defence Cooperation and agreed to further strengthen military engagement. The meeting comes as both countries work to expand their strategic partnership and improve regional security cooperation.
Details of NSA Ajit Doval Vietnam Visit
During his official visit to Vietnam, NSA Ajit Doval held important discussions with General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi.
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Both leaders reviewed the progress of defence cooperation between India and Vietnam. They also discussed ways to expand their existing military partnership.
According to the Indian Embassy in Vietnam, both sides agreed to further deepen their engagement in the defence sector.
The meeting reflects the growing importance of defence and security cooperation between the two Asian countries.
India-Vietnam Defence Partnership Towards 2030
India and Vietnam are working to expand their defence relationship under the Joint Vision Statement on India-Vietnam Defence Partnership Towards 2030.
The framework aims to improve cooperation in several important areas, including military exchanges, defence training, technology cooperation and maritime security.
Both countries are also working to increase cooperation between their armed forces and defence industries.
Defence cooperation has become an important pillar of the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam.
NSA Ajit Doval Vietnam Visit: India And Vietnam Upgrade Strategic Partnership In 2026
India and Vietnam upgraded their bilateral relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Vietnamese President To Lam’s visit to India in May 2026.
During the visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President To Lam held discussions on bilateral relations and important regional and international issues.
Both leaders highlighted the importance of stronger cooperation to support their national development goals. These include India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and Vietnam’s Vision 2045.
The two countries also agreed to improve cooperation in defence, trade, technology, security and other important sectors.
What are the Key Focus of NSA Ajit Doval Vietnam Visit
India and Vietnam are also strengthening cooperation in areas beyond traditional military relations.
On October 16, 2026, both countries held the fourth India-Vietnam Security Dialogue in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor and Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Public Security, Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung.
During the dialogue, both sides reviewed cooperation in several important areas, including:
- Maritime Security And Regional Stability
- Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
- Cybersecurity And Digital Security
- Economic Security
- Emerging Technologies
- Information Sharing And Security Cooperation
Both countries also exchanged views on regional and global security developments. The dialogue highlighted their shared interest in strengthening cooperation against traditional and emerging security challenges.
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FAQs
Ajit Doval met General Phan Van Giang, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, in Hanoi on November 2, 2026. Both leaders reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and agreed to deepen military engagement.
NSA Ajit Doval visited Vietnam to strengthen bilateral relations and review the India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He also held discussions with Vietnamese leaders on defence and security cooperation.
The India-Vietnam Defence Partnership Towards 2030 is a joint framework to expand defence cooperation between the two countries. It covers military exchanges, training, defence technology, maritime security and defence industry cooperation.
