Vietnam - a peaceful country in the eyes of international leaders

The image of a safe, hospitable Vietnam with attractive tourist destinations and unique culinary style has scored points in the eyes of international friends and been chosen as an ideal destination.

US President Bill Clinton

US President Bill Clinton happily shook hands with people in Ho Chi Minh City.

On November 17, 2000, Mr. Bill Clinton made a historic visit to Vietnam as the first US President to visit Vietnam since the end of the war.

The photo caused a storm in the international media.

Hillary Clinton and her daughter were excited to wear conical hats.

A memorable moment during that historic visit was the photo of the US President shaking hands with people from the balcony of a house after visiting the Temple of Literature. This precious and meaningful image was fortunately captured by a reporter from the American news agency AP.

Also during this trip, President Bill Clinton, his wife Hillary Clinton and their daughter visited the Charity Fund project of the Vietnam Women's Union and Oxfam in Yen Tang village, Bac Phu commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi . Here, Hillary Clinton and her daughter had memorable moments with conical hats in rural Vietnam.

US President Barack Obama

The US President does not hesitate to eat bun cha like many Vietnamese people.

In 2016, during his visit to Vietnam, President Barack Obama had dinner at a popular bun cha restaurant on Le Van Huu Street (Hanoi).

The image of US President Barack Obama and famous chef Anthony Bourdain suddenly appearing at the Huong Lien Bun Cha restaurant and filming for the program Parts Unknown broadcast on CNN surprised the entire US media.

Leaving the bun cha restaurant, Mr. Obama lingered to wave to the people of Hanoi with a friendly smile.

The former President's meal that day was also called the "Obama combo" with a portion of vermicelli with grilled pork, seafood spring rolls and beer, priced at 85,000 VND.

Before leaving the restaurant, Mr. Obama lingered to wave to the people of Hanoi with a friendly smile.

Mr. Obama took photos with people while stopping to buy Com Vong.

On the way to Noi Bai airport to go to Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Obama also stopped by a roadside tea shop, asked and talked with people, shook hands and bought some Lang Vong green rice flakes.

Speaking at a press conference later, Mr. Obama said he planned to enjoy "iced milk coffee" and travel to Vietnam with his wife and children after retirement.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Mr. Justin Trudeau did not hesitate to sit and drink coffee on the sidewalk in Ho Chi Minh City.

During his visit to Vietnam in 2017 to attend the APEC 2017 Summit Week in Da Nang, the image of the handsome and elegant Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won the sympathy of many Vietnamese people.

The Canadian Prime Minister is willing to exercise like everyone else.

As head of state, Mr. Justin Trudeau did not hesitate to sit and drink coffee on the sidewalk on Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1.

On the evening of November 9, people exercising at the foot of Thi Nghe Bridge (District 1) were surprised to see Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when he got out of his car. The head of state was wearing a blue sports outfit and a baseball cap, jogging comfortably with some bodyguards.

This image caused a 'storm' at that time and also made the international media very interested, highly appreciating the security and safety in Vietnam.

French President Francois Hollande

French President Francois Hollande drinks coffee with students

In September 2016, on the first day of his official visit to Vietnam, French President Francois Hollande had a friendly conversation with Professor Ngo Bao Chau and some young people at a Cong cafe on Ma May Street (Hanoi). Here, he was also invited to enjoy the traditional Vietnamese moon cake.

and also friendly shook hands with people when visiting Kim Ngan communal house.

After having coffee with Vietnamese alumni, Mr. Hollande visited Kim Ngan temple, located on Hang Bac street.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull goes out for breakfast with a 10,000 VND sandwich

While attending APEC in Da Nang in November 2017 , former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull happily started his morning with a 10,000 VND sandwich at a local roadside eatery (My An ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang).

Even after enjoying this dish, the Australian Prime Minister happily smiled and took selfies with the sandwich shop owner and the people.

still smiling and taking selfies with the bread seller and the locals.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull also excitedly shared: “This is the first time I have had a Vietnamese sandwich. I really love the fresh taste of Vietnamese dishes.”

The image of a safe, hospitable Vietnam with attractive landscapes and tourist attractions, along with a unique culinary style, has scored points in the eyes of international friends and has been chosen as an ideal destination.

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