India and Vietnam sign AI and quantum technology pact on May 19, 2026

Key facts

• India and Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology in Hanoi.
• The MoU was exchanged between India’s Military College of Telecommunication Engineering and Vietnam’s Tele Communications University.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the setting up of an AI laboratory at the Tele Communications University in Nha Trang.
• A language laboratory was virtually inaugurated at Vietnam’s Air Force Officers’ College, established with Indian assistance.
• The two nations discussed expanding cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, military training, regional stability, cybersecurity, United Nations (UN) peacekeeping, and high-level exchanges.