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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at Nội Bài International Airport on Tuesday evening. — VNA/VNS Photos Phạm Kiên |
HÀ NỘI — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Hà Nội on Tuesday evening, beginning his official visit to Việt Nam from April 8 to 10 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Phạm Minh Chính.
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Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez greets Vietnamese officials at Nội Bài International Airport. |
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visit holds historic significance as it is the first official trip by a Spanish PM to Việt Nam since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1977, and the first high-level visit from Spain since King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia's trip in 2006.
The two countries recently celebrated their 15th anniversary of Strategic Partnership in 2024.
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Việt Nam's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyễn Văn Hùng welcomes Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at Nội Bài International Airport. |
The visit is expected to create strong momentum for Việt Nam and Spain to continue developing their strategic partnership toward a new height with greater substance and effectiveness. — VNA/VNS