President Droupadi Murmu meets Vietnam's Top Leader

By: WE Staff | Thursday, 7 May 2026

• Droupadi Murmu congratulated To Lam on his election as Vietnam’s State President
• India and Vietnam agreed to expand cooperation in defence, trade, AI, and renewable energy
• Both nations pledged closer coordination at the United Nations and Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Indian President Droupadi Murmu warmly congratulated General Secretary and President To Lam of Vietnam on his election as State President by the 16th National Assembly of Vietnam.

Expressing his appreciation for the respectful, sincere, and warm reception received by him and the high-ranking delegation from Vietnam, General Secretary and President To Lam said that he was happy to be back in the wonderful and traditionally rich country of India. He also congratulated India on its impressive development achievements, and expressed admiration for the role that President Murmu has played in supporting initiatives for educational/quality human resource development in India.

General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed Vietnam's long-standing policy of placing a high priority on its relations with India. He expressed Vietnam's support for a greater role for India in regional and international multilateral organisations, and support for the "Act East" policy of India and close links with ASEAN countries.

President Murmu has informed host country leaders about successful meetings held earlier in the day between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and General Secretary To Lam. It was agreed between both leaders that they will work together on developing a plan for Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through increased cooperation, a common vision, and shared strategic interests.

The two leaders agreed to increase high level visits and exchanges between their countries as a means of enhancing trust in each other's leadership, increasing military co-operation, particularly in the purchase and production of military equipment, and working towards significant breakthroughs in the area of economic trade. They will also increase co-operation in the areas of scientific technology, including IT, AI, 6G, renewable energy, and military use of nuclear facilities.

The outcomes of these discussions have been well received by President Murmu. She takes note of the establishment of the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and a celebration of the 10th anniversary of coming together as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between these two countries.

The leaders of Vietnam and India talked about regional and international issues, and they agreed to work closely together at multinational organizations like the United Nations and ASEAN. They both agreed that it was important to keep peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation and flight, as well as to resolve disagreements peacefully through international law, especially through the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982).

During the meeting, General Secretary and President To Lam extended an invitation to President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vietnam soon. President Droupadi Murmu accepted the invitation, and the dates for the visit will be decided through the proper diplomatic channels.

Following the meeting, the Indian President hosted a state dinner in honour of General Secretary and President To Lam and the high ranking Vietnamese visitors. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was also present at the dinner.