国家安全顾问阿吉特·多瓦尔正在访问越南，印度媒体的报道重点集中在他在一座佛教寺庙的参访及其在那里举行的仪式上。然而，仔细研读越南政府声明和媒体报道后会发现，两国之间存在一个规模大得多的安全议程。这涉及情报共享、获取机密信息以及网络安全和国防领域的合作。这发生之际，中国在南海的行动日益强硬，其海洋主张和军事彰显让越南等东南亚国家坐立不安。
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval is in Vietnam and the coverage in India focused on his visit to a Buddhist temple and the rituals he performed there. A closer look at Vietnamese government statements and media reports, however, reveals a much bigger security agenda between the two nations. It involves discussions on intelligence sharing, access to classified information, and cooperation in cybersecurity and defence. This comes even as China grows more aggressive in the South China Sea, putting Southeast Asian nations like Vietnam on edge with maritime claims and military assertions.
越南已提议与印度签署一项交换和保护机密信息的协议，与此同时，双方同意加强战略情报的实时共享。这些提议是在多瓦尔周一（11月2日）在河内会见越南最高国防和安全领导层期间提出的。在关键航运航道附近水域有数百艘中国海军和海警舰艇活动的背景下，印越安全伙伴关系的深化具有超越常规外交的意义。
Vietnam has proposed an agreement with India for exchanging and protecting classified information, even as the two countries agreed to strengthen real-time sharing of strategic intelligence. The proposals emerged during Doval's meetings with Vietnam's top defence and security leadership in Hanoi on Monday (November 2). With hundreds of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels operating in waters near key shipping routes, the deepening India-Vietnam security partnership carries significance beyond routine diplomacy.
阿吉特·多瓦尔于周日（11月1日）抵达河内，并于周一会见了越南副总理兼国防部长潘文江上将和公安部长梁清强上将。此访正值越南面临中国在南海扩张性主张的持续施压，而主张自由开放的印太地区的印度则寻求加强其在东南亚的存在感。
Ajit Doval arrived in Hanoi on Sunday (November 1), and met Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang, and Public Security Minister General Luong Tam Quang on Monday. His visit comes even as Vietnam faces continuing pressure from China's expansive claims in the South China Sea, while India, which advocates for a free Indo-Pacific, seeks to strengthen its presence in South East Asia.
数十年来，印度和越南不断拓展双边关系，国防合作已成为一大支柱。今年5月越南国家主席苏林访问新德里期间，两国将关系升级为“全面战略伙伴关系”。
India and Vietnam have expanded their bilateral relationship over decades, with defence cooperation emerging as a major pillar. The two countries upgraded their ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Vietnamese President To Lam's visit to New Delhi in May this year.
印度已向越南提供巡逻艇，赠送一艘装备导弹的军舰，并签署协议出售“布拉莫斯”超音速巡航导弹。就在两周前，人民院反对党领袖拉胡尔·甘地对越南进行为期四天的私人访问。印度人民党嘲讽甘地在反对党就选举委员会涉嫌违规行为进行抗议之际休假，而国大党则为其个人出行权利进行辩护。
India has supplied Vietnam with patrol boats, gifted a missile-armed warship and signed a deal to sell BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. Just two weeks earlier, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi travelled to Vietnam for a four-day private visit. The BJP mocked Gandhi for taking a break amid the Opposition's protests over alleged Election Commission irregularities, while Congress defended his right to personal travel.
回到多瓦尔的访问，印度国家安全顾问在河内讨论了什么？这对一个自由开放的印太地区为何重要，而中国正试图在那里扩大影响力？越南寻求与印度实现实时情报共享最重要的披露来自越南公安部，该部发布了阿吉特·多瓦尔11月2日与阮清光上将会晤的详细记录。
Coming back to Doval's visit, what did the Indian NSA discuss in Hanoi, and why does it matter for a free Indo-Pacific where China is trying to gain presence?VIETNAM SEEKS REAL-TIME INTELLIGENCE SHARING WITH INDIAThe most significant disclosure came from Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security, which published a detailed account of Ajit Doval's November 2 meeting with General Luong Tam Quang.
据该部称，双方同意改善战略情报交流，包括在政治和战略事态发展方面的“实时数据共享”。讨论还涵盖了对地区和国际安全环境的评估、新兴威胁以及影响国家利益的非传统安全挑战。越南声明提到加强两国高层领导之间快速且可信的沟通渠道。这超越了传统的情报合作，有助于两国政府更高效、快速地交换地区安全事态发展信息。
According to the ministry, both sides agreed to improve strategic information exchanges, including "real-time data sharing" on political and strategic developments. The discussions also covered assessments of the regional and international security environment, emerging threats and non-traditional security challenges affecting national interests. The Vietnamese statement referred to strengthening a rapid and trusted communication channel between the countries' senior leadership. This is a step ahead of conventional intelligence cooperation and could help both governments exchange information on regional security developments more efficiently and quickly.
越南国家广播机构“越南之声”也报道称，河内希望加快关于涵盖机密信息、跨国犯罪和人口贩运协议的谈判。然而，必须指出的是，在多瓦尔访问期间，并未签署或宣布签署新的情报共享条约。河内寻求签署机密信息协定据越南公安部发布的官方声明，在11月2日与印度国家安全顾问阿吉特·多瓦尔在河内会晤时，越南公安部长、上将梁三光提议探讨两国政府间关于“机密信息互保与交换”的协定。
Vietnam's state broadcaster, Voice of Vietnam, also reported that Hanoi wanted to accelerate negotiations on agreements covering classified information, transnational crime and human trafficking. However, it must be noted that no new intelligence-sharing treaty was signed or announced as signed during Doval's visit.HANOI WANTS A CLASSIFIED-INFORMATION PACTDuring his November 2 meeting with NSA Ajit Doval in Hanoi, Vietnam's Public Security Minister, General Luong Tam Quang, proposed exploring an agreement between the two governments on the "mutual protection and exchange of classified information", according to an official statement issued by Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security.
据该部称，河内请求印度国家安全委员会秘书处（NSCS）协助推动与印度相关机构的讨论。由国家安全顾问阿吉特·多瓦尔领导的国家安全委员会秘书处负责协调国家安全政策，并就战略、国防、情报和网络安全事务向总理提供建议。越南方面还寻求在人工智能、数字化转型、网络安全事件响应和专业培训方面开展合作。这些提议建立在2026年早些时候的几次接触基础之上。
According to the ministry, Hanoi requested India's National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) to help advance discussions with relevant Indian agencies. The NSCS, headed by NSA Ajit Doval, coordinates national security policy and advises the Prime Minister on strategic, defence, intelligence and cybersecurity matters. The Vietnamese side also sought cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cybersecurity incident response and specialist training. These proposals build on several engagements earlier in 2026.
印度和越南于1月举行了网络政策对话，9月举行了首次网络安全磋商，并于10月16日在新德里举行了第四次副部长级安全对话。10月的对话涵盖了经济安全、海洋合作、反恐、新兴技术和网络安全。双方还讨论了建立联合反恐工作组，但其成立尚未得到确认。关于多瓦尔会晤的印度表态周一，印度驻河内大使馆简要通报了多瓦尔与越南国防部长的会晤情况。
“国家安全顾问阿吉特·多瓦尔今日会见了越南共产党中央政治局委员、副总理兼国防部长潘文江上将。双方回顾了正在进行的双边防务合作，并同意进一步深化这一领域的合作，”大使馆在X平台发帖称。
India and Vietnam held a Cyber Policy Dialogue in January, their first Cybersecurity Consultation in September and their fourth deputy-ministerial Security Dialogue in New Delhi on October 16. The October dialogue covered economic security, maritime engagement, counterterrorism, emerging technologies and cybersecurity. The two countries have also discussed establishing a joint counterterrorism working group, although its creation has not been confirmed.WHAT INDIA SAID ABOUT DOVAL'S MEETINGSOn Monday, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi offered a short account of Doval's meeting with Vietnam's Defence Minister."NSA Ajit Doval met General Phan Van Giang, Politburo Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Viet Nam, today.
然而，据越南政府方面消息，潘文江上将将防务合作描述为升级关系的重要支柱，并邀请印度防务制造商参加定于2026年12月举行的越南国际防务博览会。
They reviewed ongoing bilateral defence cooperation and agreed to further deepen engagements in this domain," the embassy posted on X.However, according to the Vietnamese government, General Giang described defence cooperation as an important pillar of the upgraded relationship and invited Indian defence manufacturers to participate in the Vietnam International Defence Expo scheduled for December 2026.
据越南方面的通报，多瓦尔强调了在快速变化的世界中与“值得信赖的伙伴”合作的重要性。
Doval, according to the Vietnamese readout, emphasised the importance of cooperation with "trustworthy partners" in a rapidly changing world.
越南还寻求印度支持培训警察维和人员，并协助安保其将于2027年主办的亚太经合组织（APEC）峰会。印越关系：布拉莫斯、军舰与中国因素印度与越南日益增长的安全伙伴关系酝酿多年。2023年7月，新德里向越南海军赠送了“克尔潘”号（INS Kirpan）导弹护卫舰，连同其武器装备一并移交。印度还在一条1亿美元的防务信贷额度下提供了12艘高速护卫艇，增强了越南的海上能力。越南在南海（SCS）面对一个咄咄逼人的中国。双边关系于2026年5月加速发展。
Vietnam also sought Indian support for training police peacekeepers and securing the APEC summit it will host in 2027.INDIA-VIETNAM TIES: BRAHMOS, WARSHIPS AND THE CHINA FACTORIndia's growing security partnership with Vietnam has been years in the making. In July 2023, New Delhi gifted the missile corvette INS Kirpan to the Vietnamese Navy, complete with its weapons. India also supplied 12 high-speed guard boats under a $100-million defence credit line, strengthening Vietnam's maritime capabilities. Vietnam has been facing an agressive China in the South China Sea (SCS).The relationship gathered momentum in May 2026.
在印度国防部长拉吉纳特·辛格访问河内期间，印度与越南签署了一项关于人工智能和量子技术的协议。据国防部称，双方还讨论了海上安全、国防制造和军事训练，并强调了印太地区航行自由的重要性。随后是“布拉莫斯”导弹交易的达成。
During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Hanoi, India and Vietnam signed an agreement on artificial intelligence and quantum technology. They also discussed maritime security, defence manufacturing and military training, while stressing the importance of freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific, according to the Ministry of Defence. Then came theg of the BrahMos deal.
5月30日，印度国防秘书拉杰什·库马尔·辛格证实，向越南供应“布拉莫斯”超音速巡航导弹的协议已经签署。路透社报道称，该拟议交易价值可能约为600亿卢比，但其最终条款和交付时间表仍未公开。
On May 30, India's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that an agreement to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam had already been signed. Reuters reported that the proposed deal could be worth around Rs 6,000 crore, although its final terms and delivery schedule remain undisclosed.
这一战略关系的意义在于越南的地理位置及其与中国长期存在的争端。北京宣称对南海大片水域拥有主权，包括越南也声称拥有主权的水域和岛屿。其他南海沿岸国家的情况也是如此。这条水道承载着主要国际航运航线，并曾发生中国与东南亚国家船只的多次对峙。
The significance of the strategic ties lies in Vietnam's geography and its longstanding disputes with China. Beijing claims vast stretches of the SCS, including waters and islands also claimed by Vietnam. So, is the case with other SCS littoral states. The waterway carries major international shipping routes and has witnessed repeated confrontations involving Chinese and Southeast Asian vessels.
印度主张基于规则的秩序和自由开放的印太地区，一直在其“东向行动”政策下扩大与河内的国防和海上合作。
India, which advocates a rules-based order and a free Indo-Pacific, has been expanding its defence and maritime cooperation with Hanoi under its Act East Policy.
对越南而言，印度的导弹、海军援助和情报合作提供了额外能力和另一战略伙伴，而无需其加入正式军事同盟。对印度而言，该伙伴关系增强了其在一个中国军事和海上影响力巨大的地区的存在感。多瓦尔此次在河内的会晤表明，以国防为重点的双边合作现正进入情报共享、网络安全和战略沟通领域。新德里和河内均未公开表示多瓦尔会晤期间专门讨论了中国问题。
For Vietnam, Indian missiles, naval assistance and intelligence cooperation offer additional capabilities and another strategic partner without requiring it to enter a formal military alliance. For India, the partnership strengthens its presence in a region where China's military and maritime influence is substantial. Doval's latest meetings in Hanoi suggest that defence-focused bilateral cooperation is now entering the domain of intelligence sharing, cybersecurity and strategic communication. Neither New Delhi nor Hanoi has publicly said that China was specifically discussed during Doval's meetings.
但随着越南面临北京的海洋主张，而印度在东南亚强化其安全版图，此访的地缘政治意义难以忽视。显然，印度和越南并未提及北京。但中国可能是促使印度和越南在该地区建立更深层安全伙伴关系的催化剂，在该地区北京的行动日益塑造着其邻国的战略考量。
But with Vietnam facing Beijing's maritime claims and India strengthening its security footprint in Southeast Asia, the geopolitical significance of the visit is tough to ignore. Obviously, India and Vietnam have not mentioned Beijing. But China might be the catalyst that is prompting India and Vietnam to build a deeper security partnership in a region where Beijing's actions are increasingly shaping the strategic calculations of its neighbours.- Ends