Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Vietnam Defence Minister, reaffirms commitment to strategic partnership

May 19, 2026 10:27 AM

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Vietnam Defence Minister, reaffirms commitment to strategic partnership

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, with both sides reviewing defence cooperation and regional security amid growing strategic ties between India and Vietnam. In a post on X, Singh said “Held a productive bilateral meeting with Gen. Phan Van Giang, Defence Minister of Vietnam. We reviewed the growing India-Vietnam defence partnership and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in maritime security,...

Rajnath Singh congratulates Vietnam’s Phan Van Giang, reaffirms strong defence ties

April 9, 2026 3:40 PM

Rajnath Singh congratulates Vietnam’s Phan Van Giang, reaffirms strong defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday congratulated General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence. In a post on X, Singh said, “Warm congratulations to General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. India looks forward to further strengthening our longstanding defence ties and deepening cooperation across security, military excha...