NSA Ajit Doval Meets Vietnamese Leaders to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Ahead of Diplomatic Anniversary
NSA Ajit Doval visits Vietnam to discuss strengthening ties ahead of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.
Hanoi, November 2 (Daily Kiran) : National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Hanoi, Vietnam, where he met with Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party. The discussions centered on preparations to celebrate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Vietnam in 2027.
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam shared on the social media platform X, highlighting the significance of Doval’s meeting with Minister Trung. The embassy noted that both sides explored various ways to commemorate this historic occasion in line with their ‘Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.’
In May, during the visit of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong to India, the two nations upgraded their relationship to an ‘Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.’ Earlier in the day, Doval also met with Senior Lieutenant General Luong Tam Quang, Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security. Their meeting reviewed ongoing security cooperation and agreed to further enhance the multifaceted relationship between the two countries.
The Indian Embassy emphasized that the security collaboration reflects the deep, trusted, and long-standing partnership between India and Vietnam. In addition to security cooperation, both parties exchanged views on regional and global developments. Doval also met with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Phan Van Giang, to review the status of ongoing defense collaboration and strengthen activities in this sector.
Doval arrived in Hanoi on Sunday for this official visit, which is seen as a crucial step in reinforcing the India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
