President Sang Begins Philippine Visit
State President Truong Tan Sang left Hanoi on October 26, beginning an official visit to the Philippines at the invitation of President Beningo S. Aquino III.
This is Mr Sang’s first visit to the island nation after he was elected as President of Vietnam in July 2011.
He is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh, Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh and other senior officials.
The visit aims to reiterate Vietnam’s consistent policy of strengthening relations of friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the Philippines.
The two countries are celebrating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year.
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