Vietnam and India promote bilateral security cooperation

Vietnam and India promote bilateral security cooperation

On April 9-10, General To Lam, Politburo member, Minister of Public Security visited India at the invitation of National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval.

Minister of Public Security To Lam presented a souvenir to Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval. (Photo: Ngoc Thuy/TTXVN)

According to Vietnam News Agency correspondent in New Delhi, on April 9-10, General To Lam, Politburo member, Minister of Public Security visited India at the invitation of National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval. .

On the morning of April 10, General To Lam and National Security Advisor Doval had a bilateral meeting on security cooperation in the capital New Delhi.

During the meeting, the two sides emphasized their commitment to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and India, especially in strategic issues such as security and defense, through That contributes to maintaining peace, prosperity and stability of the two countries, the region and the world.

The two sides also emphasized the results of the second Vietnam-India security dialogue held in September 2022 in New Delhi and agreed to further deepen cooperation plans and programs. Improve training capacity and build staff of the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam.

Emphasizing the importance of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), General To Lam and National Security Advisor Doval reaffirmed the promotion of peace, stability, and maritime security. maritime, freedom of navigation and aviation in the Indo-Pacific region; share differences, resolve disputes peacefully, respect international law, do not threaten or use force, and do not unilaterally change the status quo.

Besides, the two sides also shared views related to the world and regional situation.

In addition to the bilateral meeting with Indian National Security Advisor Doval, Minister To Lam also paid a courtesy call on Indian Vice President Shri Jagdeep DhanKhar and Indian Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

On the same day, Minister To Lam and the delegation offered flowers at the Monument of President Ho Chi Minh in the capital New Delhi.