BRICS Summit 2026: Vietnam Prime Minister Le Minh Hung Arrives In New Delhi

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, which India is hosting at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13. Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol received Hung at the airport.

The MEA highlighted India and Vietnam’s Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, covering defence, security, fintech, critical minerals and emerging sectors.

Warm welcome to Prime Minister Le Minh Hưng of Vietnam as he arrives in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit. He was received by MoS @mohol_murlidhar at the airport.

India and Vietnam share an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underpinned by longstanding bonds of… pic.twitter.com/q9XI7AoZsC

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 12, 2026

India and Vietnam continue to cooperate on multilateral issues. India’s BRICS 2026 chairship follows the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’, based on PM Modi’s ‘Humanity First’ vision.

The visit comes amid growing momentum in India-Vietnam relations.

Last month, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Prime Minister Le Minh Hung during his visit to Vietnam. He conveyed PM Modi’s greetings and thanked the Vietnamese Prime Minister for his guidance on advancing bilateral cooperation and translating high-level commitments into tangible outcomes.

Margherita recalled Vietnamese President To Lam’s successful State Visit to India, which marked the elevation of bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Earlier in May, PM Modi announced the elevation of India-Vietnam relations during his meeting with President To Lam in New Delhi.

Addressing a joint press conference after their talks at Hyderabad House, PM Modi described Vietnam as a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy and Vision ‘MAHASAGAR’.

President To Lam welcomed India’s growing global role, describing the country as a centre of growth and innovation. He further said Vietnam and India attach high priority to their bilateral relationship.

Hung’s participation in the BRICS Summit is expected to provide another opportunity for India and Vietnam to strengthen cooperation and coordinate on shared priorities at the multilateral level.

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