Vietnam President To Lam arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for his first State Visit to India after becoming President earlier this month. He was warmly received at the airport by Minister Nityanand Rai.
Chào mừng, Excellency!
General Secretary, President of Vietnam, Mr. To Lam, has arrived in New Delhi on his first State Visit to India. He was accorded a warm welcome and received by Minister of State for Home Affairs @nityanandraibjp.
This year, we are marking the milestone… pic.twitter.com/di3ehH2t8Q
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 5, 2026
Sharing the details of his arrival in a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “This year, we are marking the milestone of 10 years of India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The visit will further strengthen our multifaceted and robust bilateral relations.”
Before reaching Delhi, President To Lam visited Gaya in Bihar, where Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary welcomed him. Choudhary said the visit would help strengthen ties between both countries.
President To Lam will stay in India until May 7. On May 6, he will receive a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on bilateral, regional, and global matters.
President Droupadi Murmu will also meet him during the visit. His schedule includes visits to Bodh Gaya and Mumbai.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit will give fresh momentum to India-Vietnam relations and create new opportunities for cooperation.
