President To Lam’s agenda during his visit to New Delhi is expected to include a deal for Vietnam to buy India’s BrahMos missiles
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenMaria SiowPublished: 9:02pm, 6 May 2026Updated: 9:04pm, 6 May 2026A visit by Vietnam’s leader to India is set to enhance New Delhi’s growing influence with Hanoi while allowing the Southeast Asian country to hedge against China in the event of any escalation in maritime disputes.Vietnamese President To Lam’s trip underscores concerns from both countries of being “overly dependent” on any superpower, according to political analysts.Lam arrived in Delhi on Tuesday for a three-day visit, marking his first trip to India since assuming office. The visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs earlier said the high-level engagements would provide “fresh momentum to the robust bilateral relations” and open new avenues for cooperation between the two countries.
On April 7, Modi congratulated Lam on his election as president and expressed his readiness to deepen bilateral ties.
