Hanoi, Nov. 6 -- At the invitation of the State of Japan, the top Vietnamese leader and his spouse will pay an official visit to Japan from November 8-11.

In an interview with the press ahead of the visit, the Ambassador highlighted the significance of the visit in further promoting friendship and cooperation between the two countries under the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World.

It will be the first visit to Japan by a Vietnamese General Secretary in 11 years and the fifth visit to Japan by a General Secretary.

The visit takes place after Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's visit to Viet Nam in May this year, stressed the diplomat, adding that it would provide an op...