To Lam is on his first State Visit to India, where he received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The visit includes high-level meetings with Narendra Modi and Droupadi Murmu, along with cultural and strategic engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and marking 10 years of the comprehensive strategic partnership. Pic/X/AFP/PTI
Updated On: 2026-05-06 11:52 AM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Droupadi Murmu and Narendra Modi warmly receive President To Lam at the forecourt of the presidential palace on Wednesday
The ceremonial welcome highlights growing diplomatic ties as India hosts the Vietnamese leader for his maiden official visit since assuming office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes President To Lam with a handshake during the formal reception in New Delhi
The timing of the trip is particularly significant as it marks the "10th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership" between the two countries
India’s President Droupadi Murmu greets Vietnam’s President To Lam during the ceremonial reception on May 6, 2026.