India-Vietnam Defense Cooperation: Rajnath Singh Pledges Deeper Military Ties with New Deputy PM
NEW DELHI, April 9, 2026— India is set to intensify its strategic partnership with Vietnam following Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s congratulatory message to General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence.
In a statement posted on X, Singh highlighted the importance of strengthening longstanding bilateral ties through enhanced security cooperation, frequent military exchanges, and robust defense industry collaboration.
The Defence Minister expressed optimism that under General Giang’s continued leadership, the partnership between the two nations will grow from strength to strength, reinforcing a shared vision for regional stability and industrial growth in the defense sector.