Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Receives Warm Welcome in India
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was warmly received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace in India on August 1.
Ceremonial Welcome
On the morning of August 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a ceremonial welcome for Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the Presidential Palace. The Indian ceremonial cavalry escorted Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's motorcade to the venue.
As they proceeded to the ceremonial area, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stepped onto the podium to participate in the formal rituals. In the solemn atmosphere, the national anthems of Vietnam and India played majestically at the Presidential Palace.
The ceremony included a review of the Indian Army's Honor Guard, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh walking solemnly along the red carpet towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian officials. The two prime ministers introduced and shook hands with each member of their respective delegations, posing for commemorative photos before concluding the ceremony.
Official Talks and Cooperation
Later that day, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a private meeting before engaging in official talks and witnessing the signing of cooperation documents between the two sides. The leaders are set to meet with the press to announce the results of their discussions.
Significance of the Visit
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is among the first foreign leaders invited to visit India following the country's parliamentary elections and the formation of a new government. This visit is also his first to India since the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2016.
This visit underscores the ongoing commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for cooperation between Vietnam and India.