Vietnam's To Lam Holds Talks with Modi in New Delhi

Vietnamese President To Lam held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday during his first state visit to India since assuming office last month. The three-day trip, which runs through May 7, marks the 10th anniversary of the elevation of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, first agreed during Modi's 2016 visit to Vietnam.

Lam, who also serves as General Secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party, arrived in India on Tuesday. He first visited Bodh Gaya in Bihar, where he offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple, before flying to New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai welcomed him at the airport. On Tuesday evening, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Lam and discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted partnership, according to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. "They exchanged views on strengthening the multifaceted, comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries," Jaiswal said on X. "Mr To Lam looked forward to his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the engagements scheduled over the next two days."

On Wednesday, Lam received a ceremonial...