The visit comes at the invitation of Indian President Ram Nath Kovind.
It takes place in the context of the traditional Vietnam- India friendship and their multifaceted cooperation, the strategic partnership the two countries established in 2007 and its enhancement to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016.
This afternoon the State President is scheduled to hold talks with Indian PM Narendra Modi on tightening cooperation, with economic and trade ties being a major focus.
