Belgian King and Queen to pay state visit to Vietnam

The visit will be made at the invitation of Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, according to an announcement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. (File photo: AFP/VNA)
Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. (File photo: AFP/VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – King Philippe and the Queen of Belgium will pay a state visit to Vietnam from March 31 to April 4.

The visit will be made at the invitation of Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, according to an announcement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs./.

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