Armies of India and Vietnam today began a six day-long military exercise in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, reflecting growing defence ties between the two countries.<br/>'<br/>Army official said in New Delhi today that the exercise, christened 'VINBAX' is the first military exercise between the two countries. India and Vietnam have been exploring ways to strengthen defence cooperation.<br/>'<br/>Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was in New Delhi last week to participate in the India-ASEAN Commemorative summit and attend the Republic Day celebrations.<br/>'<br/>The issue of bolstering defence and security cooperation figured prominently during the bilateral talks Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with his Vietnamese counterpart.<br/>'<br/>