Singaporean PM strolling Hanoi streets, trying local food

Lee is paying an official visit to Vietnam at an official invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh.

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong visits The Huc bridge.

In his stroll, the Singaporean leader visited and offered incense at Ngoc Son Temple national relic site - one of the very famous destinations of Hanoi.

Right upon his arrival, PM Lee posted a status on his personal Facebook page that “Xin chao from Hanoi! I am in Vietnam for an Official Visit at the invitation of PM Pham Minh Chinh.”

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (center) strolling Hanoi street

“This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries, and the 10th anniversary of the Singapore-Vietnam Strategic Partnership. Beyond diplomatic relations, Singaporeans and Vietnamese also share many common interests, such as a love for good food,” he shared.

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong taking photos while strolling Hanoi streets

This is the fifth visit to Vietnam by the Singaporean leader, showing the closeness and cohesion between the two countries.

Source: VNA