4th Viet Nam–India Deputy Ministerial Security Dialogue held in New Delhi

At the dialogue, Deputy Minister Pham The Tung provided an overview of recent major advancements in bilateral relations, particularly their elevation of Viet Nam-India relations to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2026. 

Within the framework of the Deputy Ministerial Security Dialogue mechanism, both sides have actively boosted delegation exchanges and deepened cooperation across multiple fields, achieving significant results. 

On this occasion, Deputy Minister Pham The Tung congratulated India on its successful hosting of the BRICS Summit in September 2026.

Expressing full agreement with Deputy Minister Pham The Tung's assessments, Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor emphasized the longstanding traditional bond and deep political trust between Viet Nam and India. 

He highlighted 2026 as a golden milestone marking a highly vibrant period in bilateral ties, featured by the official visits to India by General Secretary and State President To Lam in May and the Prime Minister of Viet Nam in September 2026. 

These visits have served as a solid foundation for both sides to further consolidate defense and security cooperation as a vital pillar of the bilateral partnership.

Under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Minister Pham The Tung and Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor, the two delegations discussed crucial security issues affecting the two nations, including cybersecurity, counterterrorism, combating online fraud, economic security, emerging technologies, and technology applications in safeguarding national security, alongside other regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Concluding the dialogue, the two sides agreed on future cooperation orientations, reaffirming that defense and security cooperation will remain a central pillar driving the growth of bilateral relations across all fields. 

The two sides committed to effectively and substantively implementing the major directions agreed upon at the dialogue; enhancing information sharing to ensure the absolute safety and security of high-level delegations and major international events in each country; continuing the effective implementation of signed agreements on security and order; stepping up expert-level delegation exchanges and law enforcement capacity-building training, particularly in areas where India possesses key strengths; and exploring the organization of business forums in the defense and security sectors.

On behalf of the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, Deputy Minister Pham The Tung cordially invited Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor and his Indian colleagues to attend the 5th Viet Nam–India Deputy Ministerial Security Dialogue in Viet Nam.