Vietnam - a safe and friendly destination for international leaders

For world leaders, ensuring safety during official trips is always a top priority and Vietnam is considered to be such...

Always ranked among the top safe and friendly destinations in the world, Vietnam creates an unforgettable impression in the hearts of tourists and international friends not only because of its beauty and long-standing cultural traditions but also because of the friendly, sociable and lovable people here. This is even more clearly demonstrated through the activities of many heads of state when visiting this S-shaped country.

General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping arrives in Da Nang

For world leaders, ensuring safety during their official trips is always a top priority. Yet when they arrive in Vietnam, they do not hesitate to stroll around the old quarter, jog in the early morning or sit at a sidewalk cafe sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee...

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During his official visit to Vietnam to attend the APEC 2017 summit week, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong updated the image of the Dragon Bridge on his personal Facebook page as soon as he arrived in Da Nang city.

With the photo of Dragon Bridge, Singapore Prime Minister captioned: "A boy wearing a cute hat with the majestic Dragon Bridge and the clear sky after the storm". In his article, Mr. Lee Hsien Loong highly appreciated Vietnam's efforts in preventing super typhoon Damrey at the same time as preparing for the APEC 2017 Summit Week.

“Vietnam was devastated by super typhoon Damrey last weekend. Da Nang has weathered the worst of the flooding, but there have been casualties elsewhere. In addition to preparing for the Summit and welcoming guests, Vietnamese authorities are also busy with search and rescue and clean-up efforts. The rains have eased significantly and the storm has largely dissipated. Our meeting will focus on promoting regional economic integration and sustainable, inclusive growth,” Lee wrote.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong shakes hands with the Vietnamese delegation at Da Nang airport

Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau impressed with his friendly and elegant demeanor. Enjoying the rare days of setting foot in one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world, the Canadian leader had coffee and admired the streets of Ho Chi Minh City at a sidewalk cafe on Le Thanh Ton Street.

Moreover, people also saw the image of this leader in a navy blue sports outfit, jogging with some bodyguards on Hoang Sa street, on the banks of Nhieu Loc canal. Perhaps there is hardly any place like Vietnam where one of the world's important figures can comfortably jog on crowded streets with people passing by and still be safe, without encountering any trouble.

Not only is Vietnam one of the most peaceful countries in the world, it is also famous for its rich culinary culture, delicious street food, rich in identity, leaving an unforgettable impression on international friends.

Not missing the opportunity to explore Vietnamese cuisine, Australian Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull and chef Luke Nguyen took a walk to eat street-side banh mi for breakfast in Da Nang. Before departing for Australia, Mr. Turnbull will probably remember Vietnamese specialties forever, one of which is the banh mi that has been praised by leading culinary experts.

The APEC 2017 Summit Week took place on various scales with the main content of "Creating new momentum, fostering a common future" which helped naturally spread the image of Vietnam through international media.

As the host of APEC, Vietnam has a great opportunity to widely promote the image of a dynamic, friendly country with a rich culture to friends around the world. This will attract more international tourists and foreign investors./.

According to VOV