DPRK leader to visit Vietnam

August 02, 2012 - 09:05 AM

The president of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea will pay an official friendly visit to Vietnam from August 5-7.

Kim Yong Nam (Source: daylife)

President of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Yong Nam will pay an official friendly visit to Vietnam from August 5-7.

The visit is being made at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang, the Foreign Ministry announced at a press release on August 1.

Source: VNA

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DPRK leader to visit Vietnam

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Dong Nai busts network selling 65 tonnes of fake dried beef

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Quy Nhon moves to reclaim pavements for pedestrians

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