What happened
On October 15, 2025, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, on the sidelines of the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi. The meeting focused on enhancing defence cooperation, particularly in UN peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and strategic coordination. Both sides also discussed expanding training exchanges and joint exercises to deepen military collaboration.
Why it matters to India
The meeting reflects India’s growing defence engagement with Vietnam, a key partner in the Indo-Pacific. Strengthening military ties aligns with India’s broader strategic vision for regional security, capacity building, and peacekeeping cooperation. As host of the UNTCC 2025, India continues to demonstrate leadership in advancing collective security and interoperability among nations, reinforcing its commitment to a stable, rules-based regional order and its ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—“the world is one family.”