During Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Hanoi from June 8 to 10, Vietnam and India released a joint vision statement on defense cooperation towards 2030. Two Indian naval ships, INS SAHYADRI and INS KADMATT under the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, NM are making a port call at Ho Chi Minh City Port, Vietnam for three days starting on June 26. Indian officers welcomed in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam during the visit on June 24-26. Photos: Embassy of India in Hanoi The visit is special as it coincides with celebrations marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and India. During the visit, there will be lots of activities between personnel of both the navies, official calls, interaction with dignitaries of the Vietnamese Government, guided tours for Indian Naval personnel to historic sites in and around Ho Chi Minh City, sports events, and Passage Exercise by both Indian Navy and Vietnam People’s … [Read more...] about India naval ships visit Vietnam