Japanese PM arrives in Vietnam for official visit

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives in Hanoi on October 18, beginning his official visit to Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

This is his first overseas trip by PM Suga since he took office last month and the second consecutive time that a Japanese prime minister has selected Vietnam as his first overseas destination after taking office. (Photo: VNA)

The Japanese leader’s visit would offer an opportunity for Vietnam to prove its safety and effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic, while promoting the country’s achievements in reform and socio-economic development, as well as efforts in improving its position in international area, implementing the foreign policy and international integration. (Photo: VNA)

Representatives of the Government Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs greet Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at Noi Bai International Airport. (Photo: VNA)

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife start their official visit to Vietnam afternoon at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. (Photo: VNA)

A welcome ceremony is held at Noi Bai International Airport to welcome the Japanese Prime Minister and his spouse (Photo: VNA)

This is his first overseas trip by PM Suga since he took office last month and the second consecutive time that a Japanese prime minister has selected Vietnam as his first overseas destination after taking office. (Photo: VNA)