A cavalry escort accompanied the motorcade carrying Vietnam’s top leader into the Presidential Palace compound. President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi welcomed the Vietnamese guest upon his arrival.
As General Secretary and President Lam stepped onto the honor podium beneath the national flags of Vietnam and India, the two national anthems were performed by the military band. A 21-gun salute was fired.
Following the parade, President Murmu and PM Modi, and General Secretary and President Lam introduced members of their respective delegations attending the welcome ceremony. The Indian leaders then invited the Vietnamese leader to take photographs with Indian students and people.
