French President Francois Hollande on September 5 started his three-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. French President Francois Hollande arrives in Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport. He was accompanied by Minister of State for Development and Francophonie Andre Vallini and Minister of State for Commerce, Small-Scale Industry, Consumer Affairs and Social and Solidarity Economy Martime Pinville. The visit aims to promote the bilateral strategic partnership. During the visit, the first to Vietnam by a French President since 2004, the two sides will review their cooperation and seek further political ties and delegation exchanges.

Source: VietNamNet News September 05, 2016 14:37 UTC