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PM Modi Congratulates To Lam on Election as Vietnam's President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated To Lam on his election as President of Vietnam, expressing confidence in the growth of bilateral ties. Modi stated he looks forward to working with Lam to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the nations. The partnership was originally elevated during Modi's 2016 visit to Vietnam. Both countries are actively working to strengthen multi-dimensional cooperation after celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2022.

Key Points: Modi Congratulates Vietnam's New President To Lam

  • Modi congratulates new Vietnamese President
  • Vows to deepen strategic partnership
  • Bilateral ties elevated in 2016
  • Celebrates 50 years of diplomacy in 2022
  • To Lam confirmed by unanimous vote
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PM Modi congratulates To Lam on his election as Vietnam's President

PM Narendra Modi congratulated To Lam on his election as Vietnam's President, pledging to deepen the India-Vietnam strategic partnership.

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

New Delhi, April 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam on his election as Vietnam's President and expressed readiness to work with him to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

He expressed confidence that the time-tested friendship between the two nations will continue to grow under To Lam's leadership.

"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," PM Modi posted on X.

PM Modi's congratulatory message came after Vietnam's National Assembly on Tuesday confirmed Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) General Secretary To Lam as the country's president for the 2026-2031 tenure.

All 495 deputies present voted in support of the draft resolution of the election of Lam.

Lam has previously served as Vietnam's President from May 2024 to October 2024. He was elected general secretary of the 13th CPVCC in 2024 and was re-elected to the post for the 2026-2031 tenure at the first meeting of the 14th CPVCC on January 23, 2026, reports Xinhua news agency.

India and Vietnam share close and warm bilateral relations that are denominated as a comprehensive strategic partnership. India-Vietnam relations were elevated to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' during PM Modi's visit to Vietnam in 2016, according to the Indian Embassy in Vietnam statement.

The development of India-Vietnam relations is guided by a "Joint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People" adopted by PM Modi and the then-Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during the Virtual Summit held on December 21, 2020.

In 2022, India and Vietnam celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and both countries are working together actively to further strengthen their multi-dimensional cooperation.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Good to see diplomatic outreach. I hope this partnership translates into more tangible benefits for common people—more trade, educational exchanges, and maybe easier travel between our beautiful countries.
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Rohit P
While strengthening foreign ties is important, I respectfully hope the government is giving equal priority to pressing domestic issues like inflation and employment. Foreign policy wins are good, but they must be matched by progress at home.
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Priya S
Vietnam and India have a historical bond. Both fought for their independence. It's heartening to see this friendship growing. More cultural exchanges would be wonderful—their food, our films! 😊
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Michael C
Strategic partnerships like these are key for regional stability. Cooperation in defense, technology, and supply chain resilience with Vietnam makes perfect sense for India's long-term security and economic goals.
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Kavya N
Jai Hind! It's always good to see our PM engaging with global leaders. Vietnam is a growing economy and a friendly nation. Let's hope for more joint ventures and investments that create jobs in both countries.

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