Minister Kiren Rijiju Meets President of Vietnam, Conveys Message from PM Modi![]() Hanoi, 6 May 2025: Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju met with His Excellency Luong Cuong, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, during his official visit to Hanoi. The meeting underscored the long-standing and robust partnership between India and Vietnam, rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and a strategic convergence of interests. In a warm and cordial exchange, Minister Rijiju conveyed a personal message from Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to President Luong Cuong, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple domains. Sharing the engagement on social media, Shri Rijiju stated, "Had the privilege of meeting with H.E. Luong Cuong, President of Vietnam. Our warm exchange reflected the deep-rooted friendship & partnership between India and Vietnam, grounded in shared values and mutual respect. Conveyed the message of PM Narendra Modi ji." The meeting marks another step in the continued strengthening of ties between the two countries, particularly in the areas of defence, development cooperation, and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. |