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Japan PM Suga makes surprise visit to Hoan Kiem lake

Hanoi's weather early this morning was nice for the exciting experience of the entourage led by Japanese Prime Minister Suga.

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide took a morning walk around Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem lake on October 20 before wrapping up his official visit to Vietnam from October 18 to 20.

 Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide goes for a walk along Hoan Kiem lake with his aides. Photo: VTVWorld
 Many Hanoians are surprised to see the special guest from Japan. Photo: VTVWorld
  The Japanese Prime Minister waves his hand to greet the Hanoians. Photo: VTVWorld
 The Japanese Prime Minister came to Vietnam for an official visit at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Photo: VTVWorld
 Mr. Suga and his wife arrived in Hanoi on Sunday evening for a three-day state visit, his first foreign trip after taking office last month. The visit shows Japan’s desire to strengthen the extensive strategic partnership with Vietnam – an emerging economy in Asia and the Pacific. Photo: VTVWorld
 The Japanese PM left Vietnam after the walk for an Indonesia visit. Photo: VGP
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