President Truong Tan Sang starts State visit to Iran

President Truong Tan Sang arrived at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran capital city on late March 13th, beginning a State visit to Iran.

President Truong Tan Sang arrives at Mehrabad International Airport (Photo: VNA)

The Vietnamese State leader was met at the airport by Iranian officials, Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyen Hong Thach, representatives of the Vietnamese community in Iran, and the ambassadors of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand.

The official welcome ceremony was held at the presidential palace on March 14th.

During his stay, President Truong Tan Sang is scheduled to have talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, pay courtesy calls to other Iranian leaders, attend a Vietnam - Iran business forum, and visit the Vietnamese Embassy.

(Source: CPV/VNA)