Your Excellency, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh,

Delegates from both countries,

Our friends from the media,

Namaskar!

Xin chào!

I warmly welcome Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his delegation to India. First of all, on behalf of all the Indians, I express my deepest condolences on the demise of General Secretary, Nguyen Phu Trong. He was a good friend of India. Under his leadership too, India and Vietnam relations got a strategic direction.

Friends,

Over the past decade, our dimensions of our relations have both expanded and deepened.Over the last 10 years, we have transformed our relationship into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Our bilateral trade has increased by more than 85 percent. Mutual cooperation has expanded in the sectors of Energy, Technology and Development Partnership. Mutual cooperation in Defence and Security sectors has gained new momentum. In the last decade, connectivity has increased many folds. Today we have more than 50 direct flights. Along with this, Tourism is continuously increasing, and people have also been given the facility of e-visa. The work of restoration of ancient temples has been successfully completed in ‘My Son’.

Friends,

Looking at the achievements of the last decade, in our discussion today we comprehensively discussed all areas of mutual cooperation. And took several steps towards planning the future. We believe that due to ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and ‘Vision 2045’ of Vietnam, development has gained momentum in both the countries. This is opening up many new areas of mutual cooperation. And therefore, to further strengthen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, today we have adopted a new Plan of Action. New steps have been taken for cooperation in the field of Defence and Security. The Army Software Park built at 'Nha Trang' was inaugurated today. The agreement on a $300 million credit line will strengthen Vietnam's maritime security. We have also decided to emphasize cooperation on the issues of terrorism and cyber security. We agree that in order to realize the potential of mutual trade, the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement should be concluded as soon as possible. An agreement has been reached between our central banks for Digital payment connectivity. We have decided that the focus will be on the areas of Green Economy and new emerging technology. Capabilities of both the nations in Energy and Port development sector will be harnessed for mutual benefit. Work will also be done to connect the private sector, small and medium enterprises and start-ups of both the countries

Friends,

Agriculture and Fisheries are important parts of the economy of both countries. These sectors are directly related to people's livelihood and food security. We have decided that germplasm exchange and joint research will be promoted in these areas. To conserve our shared cultural heritage, India will cooperate in the conservation of the temples of "Block F” of the World Heritage Site "My Son”. As we all know, Buddhism is our common heritage, which has connected the people of both the countries on a spiritual level.We invite people of Vietnam to the Buddhist circuit in India. And wish that the youth of Vietnam should also take advantage of the Nalanda University.

Friends,

In our Act East policy and our Indo-Pacific vision, Vietnam is an important partner. We share unison in our views regarding the Indo-Pacific region. We support evolution, not expansionism. We will continue our cooperation for a free, open, rules-based and prosperous Indo-Pacific. We welcome Vietnam's decision to join the CDRI.

Friends,

Once again, I welcome Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Your visit is adding a new and golden chapter to our relations.

Thank you very much

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Prime Minister urges MPs to vote in favour of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Amendment, Calls it Historic Opportunity
April 17, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has highlighted that a discussion is currently underway in Parliament on the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, noting that deliberations continued till 1 AM last night.

He stated that all misconceptions surrounding the amendment have been addressed with logical responses, and every concern raised by members has been resolved. The Prime Minister added that necessary information, wherever lacking, has also been provided to all members, ensuring that issues of opposition have been clarified.

Emphasising that the issue of women’s reservation has witnessed political debates for nearly four decades, the Prime Minister said that the time has now come to ensure that women, who constitute half of the country’s population, receive their rightful representation.

He observed that even after decades of independence, the low representation of women in the decision-making process is not appropriate and needs to be corrected.

The Prime Minister informed that voting in the Lok Sabha is expected shortly and urged all political parties to take a thoughtful and sensitive decision by voting in favour of the women’s reservation amendment.

Appealing on behalf of the women of the country, he urged all Members of Parliament to ensure that no action hurts the sentiments of Nari Shakti. He noted that crores of women are looking towards the Parliament, its intent, and its decisions.

The Prime Minister called upon MPs to reflect upon their families-mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives—and listen to their inner conscience while making the decision.

He described the amendment as a significant opportunity to serve and honour the women of the nation and urged members not to deprive them of new opportunities.

Expressing confidence, the Prime Minister said that if the amendment is passed unanimously, it will further strengthen Nari Shakti as well as the country’s democracy.

Calling it a historic moment, he urged all members to come together to create history by granting rightful representation to women, who form half of India’s population.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“संसद में इस समय नारीशक्ति वंदन अधिनियम में संशोधन पर चर्चा चल रही है। कल रात भी एक बजे तक चर्चा चली है।

जो भ्रम फैलाए गए, उनको दूर करने के लिए तर्कबद्ध जवाब दिया गया है। हर आशंका का समाधान किया गया है। जिन जानकारियों का अभाव था, वो जानकारियां भी हर सदस्य को दी गई हैं। किसी के मन में विरोध का जो कोई भी विषय था, उसका भी समाधान हुआ है।

महिला आरक्षण के इस विषय पर देश में चार दशक तक बहुत राजनीति कर ली गई है। अब समय है कि देश की आधी आबादी को उसके अधिकार अवश्य मिलें।

आजादी के इतने दशकों बाद भी भारत की महिलाओं का निर्णय प्रक्रिया में इतना कम प्रतिनिधित्व रहे, ये ठीक नहीं।

अब कुछ ही देर लोकसभा में मतदान होने वाला है। मैं सभी राजनीतिक दलों से आग्रह करता हूं… अपील करता हूं...

कृपया करके सोच-विचार करके पूरी संवेदनशीलता से निर्णय लें, महिला आरक्षण के पक्ष में मतदान करें।

मैं देश की नारी शक्ति की तरफ से भी सभी सदस्यों से प्रार्थना करूंगा… कुछ भी ऐसा ना करें, जिनसे नारीशक्ति की भावनाएं आहत हों।

देश की करोड़ों महिलाओं की दृष्टि हम सभी पर है, हमारी नीयत पर है, हमारे निर्णय पर है। कृपया करके नारीशक्ति वंदन अधिनियम में संशोधन का साथ दें।”

“मैं सभी सांसदों से कहूंगा...

आप अपने घर में मां-बहन-बेटी-पत्नी सबका स्मरण करते हुए अपनी अंतरात्मा को सुनिए ...

देश की नारीशक्ति की सेवा का, उनके वंदन का ये बहुत बड़ा अवसर है।

उन्हें नए अवसरों से वंचित नहीं करिए।

ये संशोधन सर्वसम्मति से पारित होगा, तो देश की नारीशक्ति और सशक्त होगी… देश का लोकतंत्र और सशक्त होगा।

आइए… हम मिलकर आज इतिहास रचें। भारत की नारी को… देश की आधी आबादी को उसका हक दें।”