Official welcome ceremony held for PM Pham Minh Chinh in India

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his delegation touch down at Palam military airport in New Delhi on the evening of July 30 (local time), beginning a three-day state visit to India following the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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The Vietnamese Government chief's India visit aims to affirm Vietnam's consistent policy of attaching importance to the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with the South Asian nation. (Photo: VNA)

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reviews the guard of honour

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The visit is expected to contribute to consolidating political trust, deepening all-around cooperation, and making the Vietnam-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership more substantive and effective in terms of politics, diplomacy, security, defence, economy, trade, and investment. (Photo: VNA)

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PM Chinh introduces members of Vietnamese high-ranking delegation to the Indian Government leader.