New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam on his election as President of Vietnam, expressing confidence that bilateral ties will continue to strengthen under his leadership.

In a post on X, Modi said he looks forward to working closely with Lam to further deepen the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the mutual progress and prosperity of both nations and the wider region.

Heartiest congratulations to Mr. To Lam on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I am confident that under his leadership, the time-tested friendship between our two countries will continue to grow from strength to strength. I look forward to working…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 7, 2026

“Heartiest congratulations to Mr. To Lam on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I am confident that under his leadership, the time-tested friendship between our two countries will continue to grow from strength to strength,” he said.

Vietnam’s National Assembly unanimously elected Lam, who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party, as president for a five-year term—consolidating his authority over both the party and the state.

The development marks a departure from Vietnam’s traditional model of shared leadership, where key positions are typically held by different individuals, and draws comparisons with governance structures seen in countries like China.

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After being sworn in, the 69-year-old leader emphasised that maintaining peace and stability would be his top priority, describing it as the foundation for rapid and sustainable economic growth.