Vietnamese President arrives tomorrow

Chaminda Perera

Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow on a three day state visit.

President Truong Tan Sang

He will be accorded a guard of honour with a 21 gun salute at the Bandaranaike International Airport upon his arrival.

The visiting President is expected to meet President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa and several top government leaders during his stay in Colombo.

This is the first time a Vietnamese President will be visiting Sri Lanka.

The Vietnamese President is to participate in the inauguration of Vietnam–Sri Lanka Business Forum on Friday at the Taj Samudra Hotel. Sang will address the Business forum where a high level delegation of Vietnamese businessmen will also be taking part.

According to an Information Department official, the visiting Vietnamese President and Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne will participate in the opening of the Vietnam Embassy in Colombo.

The Vietnamese President is also scheduled to visit the Gem and Jewellery Exchange on Saturday.