After the ceremony, State President Trần Đại Quang attended a meeting with his Japanese hosts. This is the Vietnamese State President's first state visit to Japan, which has coincided with the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
The Vietnamese State leader's visit is designed to affirm Vietnam’s unwavering external policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, and diversification in international relations, as well as its recognition of the importance of enhancing its extensive strategic partnership with Japan.
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko welcome Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse (Photo: VNA)
President Tran Dai Quang is paying a State visit to Japan from May 29 to June 2 (Photo: VNA)
President Tran Dai Quang reviews the guard of honour at the welcome ceremony on May 30 (Photo: VNA)
President Tran Dai Quang reviews the guard of honour at the welcome ceremony on May 30 (Photo: VNA)
President Tran Dai Quang's visit is made at the invitation of the State of Japan (Photo: VNA)
President Tran Dai Quang, Emperor Akihito and their spouses have a meeting following the welcome ceremony (Photo: VNA)
President Tran Dai Quang and Emperor Akihito have a meeting following the welcome ceremony on May 30 morning (Photo: VNA)
