India-Vietnam holds maritime security dialogue close on heels of Vietnam PM Visit

The 4th India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue was held on 16 August 2024, at Hanoi close on the heels of Vietnam PM visit to India.

The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Disarmament & International Security Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs and the Vietnamese delegation by Trinh Duc Hai, Vice Chairman, National Boundary Commission.

During the dialogue, the two sides discussed the ways to enhance maritime cooperation in furthering a conducive environment for mutual growth and global well-being, according to a MEA statement.


They reviewed the ongoing cooperation initiatives in the maritime domain and discussed the avenues to cooperate at various international and regional fora for shared objectives.

They agreed to further strengthen their shared efforts in areas such as Marine Scientific Research, Ocean Economy, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), Navy and Coast Guard cooperation and maritime law enforcement.

Strengthening maritime security partnership was one of the outcomes of the Vietnam PM's recent visit to India.