This is Suga’s first foreign visit since he assumed his post in September 16.
Prime Minister Suga's plane lands at Noi Bai International Airport at 5:50 pm on Sunday. Photo: VGP |
“I would like to show a resolve to contribute to peace and prosperity in the region toward realizing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific,” Suga told reporters before leaving from Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung welcomes Prime Minister Suga and his delegation to Viet Nam at the airport. Photo: VGP |
Both sides are expected to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to reboot their economies in post-Coronavirus period.
The official welcome ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday morning at the Presidential Palace. Photo: VGP |
As the current ASEAN 2020 Chair and non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, Viet Nam is an ideal destination for PM Suga to reiterate his policy toward the region./.
By Quang Minh