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PM Modi Congratulates Vietnam's New President To Lam, Eyes Stronger Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated To Lam on his election as the President of Vietnam, expressing confidence in strengthening the bilateral relationship. Modi emphasized the time-tested friendship and commitment to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. To Lam was confirmed by Vietnam's National Assembly, where all present deputies voted in his favor. In his speech, Lam highlighted goals for developing a skilled workforce and steering Vietnam toward becoming a high-income developed country by 2045.

Key Points: Modi Congratulates Vietnam's President To Lam on Election

  • Modi congratulates Vietnam's new President
  • Commitment to deepen strategic partnership
  • To Lam confirmed by National Assembly vote
  • Lam outlines vision for skilled workforce & development
  • Vietnam aims for high-income status by 2045
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'Looking forward to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership': PM Modi congratulates To Lam on election as Vietnam's President

PM Narendra Modi congratulated To Lam on his election as Vietnam's President, expressing confidence in deepening the India-Vietnam strategic partnership.

"I look forward to working closely together to further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam for his election as the President of Vietnam and expressed confidence that the ties between New Delhi and Hanoi would further deepen under his leadership.

PM Modi underlined the time-tested friendship between India and Vietnam and expressed the commitment to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

He said on X, "Heartiest congratulations to Mr. To Lam on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I am confident that under his leadership, the time-tested friendship between our two countries will continue to grow from strength to strength. I look forward to working closely together to further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the progress and prosperity of our people and the region." https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2041403749185593668?s=20

Xinhua News reported that Vietnam's National Assembly on Tuesday morning confirmed To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC), as state president for the 2026-2031 tenure.

As per Xinhua, all 495 deputies present voted in favor of the draft resolution on the election of Lam.

Lam in his speech underlined the need to develop a highly skilled workforce that meets the development requirements in the new period, improve institutions and governance toward a modern, inclusive and sustainable society, and bring the country in step with global political, economic and civilizational trends, Xinhua said.

AA citing local outlet VnExpress reported that this marks Lam's second term after the earlier short-lived tenure in 2024.

It further mentioned that Lam has overseen key policy decisions during his 18-month tenure as party chief to accelerate Vietnam's development.

These include becoming an upper-middle-income country with modern industry by 2030, and a high-income developed country by 2045.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see our PM actively engaging with ASEAN leadership. Hope this partnership brings more opportunities for Indian businesses and students in Vietnam. The focus on a skilled workforce aligns with our own needs.
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Rohit P
Strategic partnerships are good, but I hope the focus remains on tangible outcomes for common people—more trade, cheaper electronics, better tourism links. Sometimes these statements feel very diplomatic. Let's see actual projects materialize.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, Vietnam's growth trajectory is impressive. Collaborating on digital infrastructure and skill development could be a win-win. India's IT expertise combined with Vietnam's manufacturing could create something powerful.
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Vikram M
Both nations have historical ties and shared challenges. Deepening this partnership is essential for regional stability and economic growth. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Vietnam aims to be a high-income country by 2045. We should learn from their focused planning and execution. Maybe we can collaborate on achieving our own development goals faster. Partnership should be about mutual learning too.

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