India’s Prime Minister met with Vietnam’s Prime Minister on the margins of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting took place as Vietnam participated in the summit as a Partner Country. Both nations reviewed their expanding relationship and discussed matters of shared concern across the region and world.
What was discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung used the meeting to assess progress in their bilateral relationship. The two countries had upgraded their ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a state visit by Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam to India in May 2026.
The leaders exchanged perspectives on regional and global issues relevant to both nations. They reaffirmed their intention to deepen and expand their partnership going forward.
According to India’s Prime Minister’s Office, India and Vietnam maintain a long-standing friendship built on shared historical and cultural roots, along with mutual confidence and respect. Vietnam holds significance as a central element of India’s Act East Policy, which shapes India’s strategic engagement across Southeast Asia.
What this means for you
This meeting signals continued high-level engagement between India and Vietnam at a time when bilateral partnerships are being formalized at higher levels. For Indian citizens and businesses, the strengthened relationship could open doors in Southeast Asia, particularly in trade, cultural exchange and technology collaboration. The emphasis on regional cooperation also reflects India’s broader strategy to maintain strong ties across Asia, which may influence defence, economic and diplomatic initiatives in the years ahead.