रक्षा मंत्री Rajnath Singh ने Vietnam के Deputy PM Phan Van Giang से मुलाकात की, जिससे India‑Vietnam रक्षा सहयोग को गहरा किया जा सके

<p><strong>Overview:</strong> On <strong>6 May 2026</strong>, <strong>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</strong> held a bilateral meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, <strong>Phan Van Giang</strong>, in New Delhi. The talks reaffirmed the growing momentum in the <span class="key-term" data-definition="India‑Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — A bilateral framework that deepens cooperation across defence, economic and strategic domains, relevant to GS2: Polity and GS1: International Relations">India‑Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership</span> and set the stage for a possible visit by Singh to Vietnam later in May.</p> <h3>Key Developments</h3> <ul> <li>Both sides reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and expressed satisfaction with progress in high‑level exchanges, training programmes, and capacity‑building initiatives.</li> <li>Discussions focused on expanding collaboration in <span class="key-term" data-definition="Maritime security — Protection of sea lanes, ports and offshore assets, a priority for India and Vietnam given their strategic locations in the Indo‑Pacific, pertinent to GS2: International Relations">maritime security</span>, <span class="key-term" data-definition="Defence industry collaboration — Joint ventures, technology sharing and co‑production between defence manufacturers of two countries, important for self‑reliance and GS3: Economy">defence industry collaboration</span>, and joint research, co‑development and co‑production.</li> <li>Both nations stressed the need to increase regular military interactions, including port calls, <span class="key-term" data-definition="Joint exercises — Coordinated military drills that enhance interoperability and trust among armed forces, a key tool in strategic diplomacy (GS2: Polity)">joint exercises</span>, and institutional dialogue mechanisms.</li> <li>Singh reiterated India’s commitment to work with Vietnam under the <span class="key-term" data-definition="MAHASAGAR — Acronym for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for All in the Region, reflecting India’s Indo‑Pacific vision and relevant to GS2: International Relations">MAHASAGAR</span> vision, highlighting converging strategic interests in the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Indo‑Pacific region — A geopolitically significant maritime zone spanning the Indian and Pacific Oceans, central to India’s foreign policy and GS2: International Relations">Indo‑Pacific region</span>.</li> <li>The leaders exchanged views on broader regional and global security challenges, emphasizing the importance of a rules‑based international order.</li> </ul> <h3>Important Facts</h3> <ul> <li>Potential visit by Defence Minister Singh to Vietnam is slated for the second half of May 2026.</li> <li>The meeting is part of a series of high‑level defence engagements that have accelerated since the 2023 upgrade of the bilateral strategic partnership.</li> <li>Both coun