(VOVworld) - Vietnam and India held their 10th defense policy dialogue at the deputy minister level in Hanoi on Wednesday. 

The 10th Vietnam-India defense policy dialogue at the deputy minister level (Source: VNA)

The Indian delegation was headed by Secretary of the Indian Defence Ministry Mohan Kumar. Both sides shared their viewpoint on the security situation in the region and the world, with an aim of enhancing mutual trust and understanding. The two sides also reviewed the bilateral defense partnership since the 9th dialogue in 2015, and mapped out orientations for closer defense cooperation between the two countries.

The same day, Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich hosted a reception for the visiting Indian delegation. Minister Lich highlighted the importance of Vietnam-India defense cooperation, affirming that it remains a key pillar in the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.