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Defence Minister & Minister of National Defence of Vietnam hold talks in New Delhi to carry forward bilateral defence cooperation

Focus on enhancing cooperation between defence industries of both countries & maritime security

India gifts indigenously-built in-service Missile Corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam to enhance its Naval capabilities

June 19, 2023 Photo(s): By PIB

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Phan Van Gang in New Delhi on June 19, 2023. Progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives was reviewed during the meeting, with both sides expressing satisfaction at the ongoing engagements.

Both Ministers identified means to enhance existing areas of collaboration, especially in the field of defence industry cooperation, maritime security and multinational cooperation. The Defence Minister also announced the gifting of indigenously-built in-service Missile Corvette INS Kirpan which will be a milestone in enhancing the capabilities of Vietnam People’s Navy.

As part of his engagements, the Defence Minister of Vietnam also visited DRDO headquarters and discussed ways to enhance defence industrial capabilities by cooperation in defence research and joint production.

Earlier in the day, General Phan Van Gang laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to the fallen heroes. The visiting dignitary arrived in India on June 18 on a two-day visit. Vietnam is an important partner in India’s Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific region.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, General Phan Van Giang ahead of their bilateral meeting, in New Delhi on June 19, 2023.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a bilateral meeting with the Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, General Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on June 19, 2023. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan and Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane are also seen.