Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Vietnamese President To Lam on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to discuss strengthening ties between India and Vietnam. The leaders focused on enhancing collaboration in areas such as connectivity, trade, and culture.
"Met To Lam, the President of Vietnam. We took stock of the full range of India-Vietnam friendship. We look forward to adding momentum in sectors such as connectivity, trade, culture and more," Modi shared on X (formerly Twitter).
The two leaders reviewed the Indian-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explored opportunities for further cooperation. "The leaders discussed ways to further enhance the Indian-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on areas of mutual interest," Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, said in a post on X.
Modi is in New York on the second leg of his three-day US visit, where he addressed the UN's Summit of the Future, held amidst global conflicts. Prior to his arrival, he attended the Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, where he held bilateral discussions with US President Joe Biden.
Modi also participated in a roundtable with top US tech leaders and CEOs, and addressed the Indian-American community at the 'Modi&US' event in Long Island.
Earlier in the day, Modi met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, reiterating India's support for peace and stability in the region.
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