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IN PHOTOS: India, Vietnam strengthen ties as Narendra Modi and To Lam oversee 13 agreements

Updated On: 06 May, 2026 05:34 PM IST | Tarun Verma

India and Vietnam upgraded ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signing 13 MoUs across sectors including digital payments, defence, culture, and urban cooperation. Leaders Narendra Modi and To Lam also set a USD 25 billion trade target and announced multiple initiatives to boost connectivity and collaboration (Pics/PTI)  

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam, left, during a joint press statement at Hyderabad House. Pic/PTI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam, left, during a joint press statement at Hyderabad House. Pic/PTI
The state visit of President of Vietnam To Lam to India saw 18 outcomes, comprising of 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and five announcements seeking to deepen bilateral ties

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The state visit of President of Vietnam To Lam to India saw 18 outcomes, comprising of 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and five announcements seeking to deepen bilateral ties

As per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, the announcements comprised the elevation of bilateral ties to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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As per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, the announcements comprised the elevation of bilateral ties to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

An MOU between Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) was signed on Cooperation in the area of Payment Systems and Innovation in Digital Payments. The MoU aims to establish a framework for cooperation in the area of financial innovation and digital payments

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An MOU between Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) was signed on Cooperation in the area of Payment Systems and Innovation in Digital Payments. The MoU aims to establish a framework for cooperation in the area of financial innovation and digital payments

The Prime Minister pointed out that the President's itinerary, which commenced in Bihar, underscores the deep-rooted cultural connections between the two countries

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The Prime Minister pointed out that the President's itinerary, which commenced in Bihar, underscores the deep-rooted cultural connections between the two countries

Speaking at a joint press conference at Hyderabad House alongside Vietnamese President To Lam, the Prime Minister described the Southeast Asian nation as a "key pillar" of New Delhi's "Act East" policy and "Vision Mahasagar."

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Speaking at a joint press conference at Hyderabad House alongside Vietnamese President To Lam, the Prime Minister described the Southeast Asian nation as a "key pillar" of New Delhi's "Act East" policy and "Vision Mahasagar."

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Vietnam's Health Minister Dao Hong Lan exchange a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a joint press statement

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Vietnam's Health Minister Dao Hong Lan exchange a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a joint press statement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with General Secretary, President To Lam of Vietnam at Hyderabad House.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with General Secretary, President To Lam of Vietnam at Hyderabad House.

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