Johannesburg, Nov. 21 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg on November 21 morning, starting their participation in the G20 Summit and a series of bilateral activities in South Africa.

The activities, taking place from November 21-24, are held at the invitation of President of South Africa and President of G20 in 2025 Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.

This is the first visit by a Vietnamese Prime Minister to South Africa in 21 years.

At the airport, PM Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage were welcomed by representatives of the South African Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and liaison officials, Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang ...