Phankham Viphavanh is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Chansamone Chanyalath, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and Investment Sonexay Siphandone, Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister of Industry and Trade Khampheng Saysompheng, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Khamjane Vongphosy, Governor of the State Bank Sonexay Sitphaxay, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket, Minister of Finance Bounchom Ubonpaseuth, Minister of Public Works and Transport Viengsavath Siphandone, Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Health Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, and Minister of Energy and Mines Daovong Phonekeo.

Phankham Viphavanh is on three-day official visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Photo: VGP

This is the first foreign leader to visit Viet Nam in 2022. Photo: VGP

Phankham Viphavanh's visit deomonstrates the two countries' resolve to further deepen the special Viet Nam-Laos relationship and it is the first event of the Viet Nam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year and Laos-Viet Nam Solidarity and Friendship Year. Photo: VGP

The two Prime Ministers inspect the Guard of Honor during the welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace. Photo: VGP

The two leaders walk from the Presidential Palace to the Government Office for bilateral summit meeting. Photo: VGP

After theirr meeting, the two Prime Ministers are expected to witness the signing ceremony of several cooperation agreements between the two countries. Photo: VGP

They will also attend the launching ceremony of the Viet Nam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year, and Laos-Viet Nam Solidarity and Friendship Year. Photo: VGP

During his visit, Phankham Viphavanh is epected to meet with other Vietnamese leaders