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Singaporean President begins State visit to Vietnam

Singaporean President Halimah Yacob and her spouse began a State visit to Vietnam on October 16 at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Singaporean President begins State visit to Vietnam ảnh 1Singaporean President Halimah Yacob arrives in Hanoi, beginning her State visit (Photo: VNA) 
Hanoi, (VNA) – Singaporean President Halimah Yacob and her spousebegan a State visit to Vietnam on October 16 at the invitation of PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc.

This is the first State visit by a foreign head ofState to Vietnam since the 13th National Party Congress, and alsothe first trip overseas by the President of Singapore since the COVID-19 brokeout.

The visit takes place when the two countries are looking toward the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship and the 10th year oftheir strategic partnership in 2023.

During the visit from October 16-20, President Halimah Yacob is scheduled to paytribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum, hold talks with PresidentPhuc, and pay courtesy visits to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong,National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.  

Shewill also receive the Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi, visit theVietnam-Singapore Industrial Park I (VSIP I), hold a working session with BacNinh leaders and engage in some activities in Ho Chi Minh City.  

The State visit by the Singaporean President is expected tocontribute to strengthening political trust and promoting cooperation in allaspects between the two countries./.
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