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India's top security official visits Vietnam to strengthen strategic ties
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has highlighted shared strategic interests between New Delhi and Hanoi, signaling intentions to deepen cooperation across bilateral, regional and global matters. The visit underscores momentum in Vietnam-India relations across multiple sectors.
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Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has emphasized the extensive common ground between India and Vietnam on strategic matters, indicating both nations are committed to expanding their partnership. During discussions with Vietnamese officials, Doval stressed the importance of enhancing connectivity and coordination on issues affecting their bilateral relationship as well as broader regional and international concerns.
The visit reflects growing momentum in Vietnam-India engagement across economic and technological domains. Both nations have been advancing collaboration through initiatives including the Future Technology Forum, which aims to transform innovative concepts into commercially viable products, creating opportunities for joint ventures and entrepreneurial development.
Business and e-commerce connectivity has emerged as a priority area, with Vietnam and India working to strengthen commercial ties and digital trade partnerships. Discussions have also progressed on expanding air services between the two countries, facilitating increased people-to-people exchange and tourism.
The convergence of interests comes as both nations navigate a complex regional environment and seek to bolster economic cooperation. Officials from both sides have prioritized deepening engagement across defense, technology, trade and connectivity sectors as part of their broader strategic partnership.