Vietnam President To Lam visits the Mahabodhi Temple in Gaya, offers prayers under the Bodhi Tree, and is set to meet PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu during his first India tour.
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1 / 8Vietnamese President To Lam is on a three-day visit to India, marking his first trip to the country after taking office. His visit combines spiritual engagements with high-level diplomatic meetings aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. (Image: PTI)
2 / 8Visit to Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree: In Bihar’s Gaya, President To Lam offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and meditated under the sacred Bodhi Tree, officials said. He also visited a Vietnamese monastery in the area, highlighting the cultural and spiritual links between India and Vietnam. (Image: Randhir Jaiswal/X)
3 / 8Warm Welcome in Gaya: The Vietnamese leader was received at the airport by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other senior officials. In a post on X, Choudhary said the visit would take India-Vietnam relations to “new heights,” underlining the importance of the trip. (Image: PTI)
4 / 8Local Leaders Call It a Proud Moment: Former Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar described the visit as a matter of pride, calling Gaya a “land of knowledge.” The remarks reflect the symbolic value of the President’s visit to one of Buddhism’s most significant sites. (Image: Randhir Jaiswal/X)
5 / 8Strategic Talks in New Delhi: President To Lam is scheduled to travel to New Delhi, where he will hold wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, May 6. Officials said the talks are expected to cover key areas of cooperation. (Image: Randhir Jaiswal/X)
6 / 8Meeting With President Droupadi Murmu: During his visit to the national capital, To Lam will also meet President Droupadi Murmu as part of official engagements, according to officials. (Image: Randhir Jaiswal/X)
7 / 8NSA Ajit Doval Holds Key Interaction: India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met President To Lam and discussed ways to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides exchanged views on deepening cooperation across sectors. (Image: Randhir Jaiswal/X)
8 / 8Focus on Strengthening India-Vietnam Ties: The visit comes at a time when India and Vietnam are looking to deepen their multifaceted partnership. As per official statements, President To Lam expressed interest in his upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Modi and other engagements during the visit. (Image: PTI)
