President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and outgoing Australian Ambassador Robyn Mudie at the meeting in Hanoi on June 15. (Photo: VNA)

Accordingly, after the Ambassador presents the Credentials to the President of Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall arrange for the Ambassador to greet the General Secretary, President of Vietnam, Prime Minister, President of the National Assembly, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the request of the foreign representative mission and according to permitting conditions.

When the Ambassador ends his/her working term, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall arrange for the Ambassador to bid farewell to the President of Vietnam and Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the request of the foreign representative mission. In special cases, arrange for the Ambassador to bid farewell to the General Secretary, Prime Minister, and President of the National Assembly.

The representative of the Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall invite the Ambassador to a friendly meal to bid farewell and gift presents to the Ambassador when he/she ends his/her working term.