Vietnam’s top leadership is set to strengthen bonds with India as President To Lam embarks on a landmark three-day visit from May 5-7, 2026. Beginning in the Buddhist heartland of Bodh Gaya, the tour will span Delhi’s diplomatic corridors and Mumbai’s business hubs, signaling a robust push in bilateral engagement.
The schedule, outlined by the Ministry of External Affairs, sees President To Lam arriving at Gaya Airport at 11:10 AM on May 5, transitioning swiftly to Palam Air Force Station by 3:20 PM for Delhi programs. May 6 opens with a grand reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 9 AM, followed by homage at Raj Ghat.
High-stakes talks with PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House at 11:30 AM will feature MoU signings and a joint media briefing. Post-lunch, interactions with the Lok Sabha Speaker at ITC Maurya precede a key policy speech at Sapru House. The day closes with a presidential rendezvous at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Mumbai beckons on May 7, where after landing, President To Lam will visit the National Stock Exchange, meet Maharashtra leaders at Hotel Trident, and address a business conclave. The visit wraps up with a 8:30 PM departure.
This journey, the first since his April election, celebrates a decade of the 2016 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership from PM Modi’s Vietnam visit. Rooted in ancient civilizational links, the talks aim to accelerate trade, investments, and strategic alignment amid evolving geopolitics.
Expect comprehensive dialogues on bilateral, regional, and global fronts, fostering innovative pathways for India-Vietnam partnership in commerce, defense, and beyond.
