Rajnath Singh to hand over 12 high-speed boats during Vietnam visit

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will hand over 12 high speed interceptor boats and visit an army software park being established with Indian funding during a three-day visit to Vietnam this week. The minister will hold discussions with the top Vietnamese leadership and review defence cooperation with Vietnam as well.

"The minister will hold bilateral talks with General Phan Van Giang, during which both the ministers will review defence cooperation between the two countries and explore new initiatives to further strengthen the defence engagements," officials said, adding that the visit will start from June 8.

The minister is also scheduled to call on President of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. He will also visit training institutions in Vietnam and pay his respects at the war memorial.