Photos of Prime Minister Pham Van Dong’s DPRK visit in 1961

A delegation of the Vietnamese Government, led by Prime Minister Pham Van Dong, paid an official friendship visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in June 1961.

DPRK Premier Kim Il-sung (right) presides over the welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese Government delegation, led by Prime Minister Pham Van Dong, at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, June 16, 1961 (Photo: VNA)

DPRK Premier Kim Il-sung presides over the welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese Government delegation, led by Prime Minister Pham Van Dong, at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, June 16, 1961 (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Van Dong holds talks with Premier Kim Il-sung in Pyongyang as part of his official friendship visit to the DPRK, June 17, 1961 (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Van Dong visits Hamhung city, South Hamgyong province as part of his official friendship visit to the DPRK, June 19, 1961 (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Van Dong and Premier Kim Il-sung sign a joint statement between the two countries in Pyongyang, June 21, 1961 (Photo: VNA)

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