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India and Vietnam Sign MoU on Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held high-level talks with Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Hanoi to enhance bilateral defence cooperation. The discussions focused on maritime security, defence manufacturing, training, artificial intelligence, and regional stability, further deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam.
Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, where both sides reviewed the growing defence partnership and explored ways to further expand strategic cooperation.
The discussions focused on key areas including maritime security, defence industry collaboration, military training, regional stability, and emerging technologies. Following the meeting, Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam.
In a statement shared on social media, Singh described the meeting as productive and highlighted the expanding defence ties between the two nations. He noted that both countries are working to deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid evolving geopolitical and security challenges.
During the visit, the two ministers jointly inaugurated a language laboratory established at the Vietnam Air Force Officer College. The facility is expected to support training and educational cooperation between the armed forces of both countries.
India and Vietnam also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of artificial intelligence and quantum technology, marking a new area of collaboration in advanced defence and strategic technologies.
In his remarks, Rajnath Singh recalled the historical foundations of India-Vietnam relations and noted that his visit coincided with the 136th birth anniversary of former Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh. He praised Ho Chi Minh’s contribution to strengthening bilateral ties, especially after his historic visit to India in 1958.
The Defence Minister stated that the current year marks ten years of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam, reflecting the maturity and depth of bilateral relations. He also referred to the recent visit of Vietnamese leader To Lam to New Delhi, which further accelerated cooperation between the two countries.
Rajnath Singh expressed confidence that the discussions in Hanoi would open new opportunities for military and strategic cooperation in the coming years.
Vietnam is the first destination of Singh’s two-nation tour. He is scheduled to visit South Korea next, where defence manufacturing, military industry collaboration, and technology partnerships are expected to dominate discussions.
Key Areas of Cooperation
| Sector | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Maritime Security | Indo-Pacific cooperation |
| Defence Industry | Manufacturing and technology |
| Military Training | Institutional collaboration |
| Emerging Technology | AI and quantum technology |
| Strategic Relations | Regional stability and partnership |