Philippine President welcomed in Vietnam

State President Nguyen Minh Triet received President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, on October 26, for his first official visit to Vietnam from October 26-27, to attend the 17^th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Hanoi.

Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Alberto G.Romulo; Secretary of Finance Cesar, V.Purisima; Secretary of Trade and Industry, Gregory L.Domigo; Secretary of National Defense, Voltaire T.Gazmin; and other senior officials also accompanied the President. 

Both Presidents then held a meeting and affirmed to strengthen diplomatic ties and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, especially in economics, trade, and investment as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Vietnam and the Philippines have spared no effort to strength their relationship through many exchange visits and by working together closely at regional and global forums.
Sourc: vovnews