During the talks, both the Ministers reaffirmed the strong India-Vietnam Defence cooperation which is a key pillar of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Both sides discussed various ongoing projects and the future trajectory of bilateral Defence engagements. Both the Defence Ministers expressed satisfaction that despite the COVID-19 situation the defence exchanges between both Armed Forces have maintained a positive momentum. Both the Ministers also discussed collaboration in Defence Industry capability building, training and cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Operations. In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said, both sides signed an Implementing Arrangement for cooperation in the field of Hydrography. It will enable sharing of Hydrographic data and assist in production of navigational charts by both sides. Mr. Singh underlined Prime Minister’s vision of “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” for enhancing self-reliance including Defence industries. He outlined that a strong and self-reliant India will positively contribute to capacity building of friendly partner countries like Vietnam. General Ngo Xuan Lich thanked Mr. Singh for the assistance by Indian Armed Forces in capacity building of Vietnamese Defence Forces especially in the field of Human Resource development.
