New Delhi, December 6. India and Vietnam discussed various aspects of security cooperation, including countering terrorism and combating organised crime, during the Third India-Vietnam Security Dialogue held in Hanoi.
The meeting was co-chaired by Pavan Kapoor, Deputy National Security Adviser and Lt. Gen. Pham The Tung, Deputy Minister of Public Security of Vietnam.
“The two sides exchanged views on global and regional security and implementation of aspects of the Action Plan for the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” the Ministry of External Affairs stated in a press release following the meeting on Thursday. “They discussed strengthening cooperation in areas such as countering terrorism; combating organized crime; and sharing of information between law enforcement agencies. Both sides agreed to deepen collaboration on economic dimensions of security and emerging technologies, including cyber-crime. They also discussed strengthening training and capacity building cooperation, including in UN Peacekeeping.”
India and Vietnam share a robust and growing security partnership, which is a cornerstone of their comprehensive strategic relationship. Rooted in shared historical ties, mutual trust, and a common vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, their collaboration addresses traditional and non-traditional security challenges.
The Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam engages with the National Security Council Secretariat and other institutions in India in the domain of security. The bilateral deputy minister-level Security Dialogue reviews security-related trends, counterterrorism, transnational crimes and related matters. The two countries also cooperate in the field of security in terms of training, exchange of experiences, best practices among others.
Both nations face challenges from China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea and along India’s northern borders. This shared concern drives their alignment on maintaining freedom of navigation, adherence to international law, and counterbalancing regional hegemonies.
India’s Act East Policy and Vietnam’s role as a key player in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) provide a framework for deepening their security ties. Both support a rules-based international order and regional multilateralism.
During the course of his visit, Deputy NSA Kapoor called on Gen. Luong Tam Quang, Minister of Public Security, and Bui Thanh Son, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
