Ajit Doval meets Vietnam leaders on security and trade

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Vietnam's President To Lam during a two-day visit to the country, according to news agency Press Trust of India.

The meeting included discussions on security, defence, trade, and regional developments, with both sides reviewing progress under the India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Doval called on Lam, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

During the meeting, Doval briefed Lam on the outcome of his discussions with Vietnamese leaders and recalled Lam's state visit to India in May.

Doval also met Vietnam's Minister of Public Security, General Luong Tam Quang, and discussed cooperation in law enforcement, cyber, maritime, and economic security.

The two sides agreed to strengthen capacity-building in these areas and exchanged views on regional and global developments.

In a separate meeting, Doval reviewed ongoing defence cooperation with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang.

The two sides agreed to further strengthen engagement in the defence sector.

Doval also met Vietnam's Foreign Affairs Minister Le Hoai Trung and discussed ways to commemorate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.

The anniversary will be marked in the spirit of the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Indian Embassy said.

During his visit, Doval visited the historic Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi, the headquarters of the National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.

The embassy described Buddhism as a 'civilisational bridge' between the people of India and Vietnam.

The Ministry of External Affairs stated the visit provided an opportunity to review progress in bilateral cooperation under the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.