PM Modi, Vietnam's President To Lam hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Vietnamese President To Lam at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, covering a wide range of issues spanning bilateral relations, regional security, and global concerns of mutual interest. The summit comes as India and Vietnam mark the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — a milestone that lends added significance to this state visit.
Ceremonial Welcome and Official Engagements
Earlier on Wednesday, President To Lam was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi received him warmly. Children dressed in traditional costumes and holding both the Vietnamese national flag and India's Tricolour greeted the visiting leader. President To Lam subsequently paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted on X: