Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vietnam’s President To Lam at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday, following a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier in the day, which marked the start of the Vietnamese leader’s first State Visit to India. President To Lam was received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting the strengthening strategic partnership between India and Vietnam. The ceremonial event featured cultural performances, with children dressed in traditional attire waving both the Vietnamese flag and the Indian Tricolour.

The Vietnamese President arrived in India on Tuesday and began his visit in Bodh Gaya, where he offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple. He was welcomed in Bihar by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary before traveling to Delhi. At the airport, he was received by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

During the visit, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to hold comprehensive talks with President To Lam covering bilateral cooperation as well as regional and global matters. President Droupadi Murmu will also hold a separate meeting with him, while several senior officials are expected to engage in discussions with the visiting leader.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met President To Lam to discuss the expansion of the comprehensive strategic partnership. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides exchanged views on strengthening multifaceted cooperation, with the Vietnamese leader expressing anticipation for his meetings with Indian leadership. The MEA described the visit as an important milestone as both countries mark ten years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. President To Lam, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will stay in India until May 7.

His schedule also includes a visit to Mumbai, where he will participate in a business forum at the National Stock Exchange and meet state leaders to enhance economic engagement. India and Vietnam continue to share deep historical and civilisational ties that have evolved into a strong and growing strategic relationship.