The 3rd Vietnam-India Maritime Security Dialogue was held on May 31 at New Delhi.

The 3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue was held on May 31 at New Delhi, co-chaired by Ambassador Trinh Duc Hai, Vice Chairman of National Boundary Commission, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament & International Security Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs of India. The delegations comprised senior officials from the respective Ministries and Services concerned with maritime affairs.

The two heads of delegations exchanges gifts.

During the dialogue, the two sides conferred on ways to sustain a secure maritime environment conducive for inclusive growth and global well being. They reviewed ongoing cooperation initiatives in the maritime domain and avenues of reinforcing international and regional mechanisms for comprehensive maritime security.

Both sides vowed to further strengthen their shared efforts and existing frameworks in areas such as marine scientific research, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime connectivity and maritime security, including Navy and Coast Guard co-operation, maritime law enforcement and capacity building.

It was agreed to hold the next round of the dialogue in Vietnam on a mutually convenient date.

Participants at the dialogue in a group photo.