Umaro Sissoco Embaló visits Vietnam, the first visit by a Guinea-Bissau president since 1973
(VOVWORLD) - President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his wife arrived in Hanoi on Thursday evening, starting a four-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife.
 Welcoming ceremony for President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his wife at Noi Bai airport. Photo: Minh Duc/VNA
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According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang, this is the first visit to Vietnam by the President of Guinea-Bissau since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1973. She said the visit will lay a foundation for promoting multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, not only in traditional areas such as politics, economy, trade, agriculture, fisheries, and processing, but also in new spheres like port infrastructure development and mining.
During his visit, President Embaló will hold talks with Party General Secretary and President To Lam, meet with other senior leaders of Vietnam, and participate in several important diplomatic activities.