Vietnam PM Pham Minh Chinh Arrives in Delhi for Three-Day State Visit

Vietnam’s Prime Minister, Phạm Minh Chinh, arrived in New Delhi late on Tuesday evening for a State Visit. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, extended a warm welcome, emphasizing the strong historical and friendly ties between India and Vietnam. The visit aims to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

The Vietnamese PM is scheduled to participate in various programs and business events on Wednesday. On Thursday, he will receive a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan and visit the Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He will also hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by a luncheon hosted by PM Modi in honor of the visiting delegation.

Additionally, Phạm Minh Chinh is slated to meet with President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during his visit. India considers Vietnam as a key pillar of its Act East Policy and an important partner in its Indo-Pacific vision, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The relationship between India and Vietnam has strengthened since the establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Hanoi in 2016.

PM Modi has emphasized Vietnam’s significance for India’s ‘Act East’ policy and the Indo-Pacific vision, aiming to enhance bilateral relations, especially in the defense partnership, and accelerate progress on existing initiatives. Please note that the original headline has not been altered and this story has been published from a syndicated feed without any modification by NDTV staff.