Hanoi, Nov. 11 -- They were seen off at Haneda International Airport by officials of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu, officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Japan.

During the visit, General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse met with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako and attended a banquet hosted by the Imperial Couple at the Imperial Palace.

The Vietnamese leader also attended the official welcome ceremony, held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, addressed the press and witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries. He delivered an address to Japan's National Diet, ...