The Greek President visited many places in Ho Chi Minh City

On the morning of May 19, the Greek President went for a walk along the riverbank of Bach Dang Park, then visited the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Here, the Greek president asked about the statues in the temple and was explained by the accompanying monk.

Continuing the program of the day, Mrs. Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited the Vietnam History Museum, the Temple of King Hung and the Opera House. When leaving the theater, President Sakellaropoulou asked to take a commemorative photo with the theater staff wearing ao dai.

Before boarding a plane to return home on the afternoon of May 19, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited the observatory at Landmark 81.

Earlier, on the afternoon of May 18, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai had a meeting with Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou to propose future cooperation directions between Ho Chi Minh City and Greece.

At the meeting, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee expressed his wish to strengthen friendship and cooperation with Greece on a bilateral basis as well as in international frameworks.

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai welcomes Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou Photo: VNA

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou highly appreciated the respectful welcome of Vietnam in general and of Ho Chi Minh City in particular, and said that although the two countries are geographically far apart, they can promote cooperation in the field of tourism. history, culture, general policies.

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and the delegation came to offer flowers at the monument of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: VNA

The President said she is willing to connect Ho Chi Minh City with Greek localities and businesses to strengthen connectivity and cooperation in the fields of economy, trade and investment, culture, sports and tourism. , education and training.