President Sang is accompanied by Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, Minister and Director of the Government Office Dao Viet Trung, Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang, Minister of Finance Vuong Dinh Hue, along with the Deputy Minister of National Defense and the Deputy Minister of Public Security.

Vietnam’s participation in the 19^th APEC Summit aims to implement the 11^th National Party Congress’ external policy of promoting international integration, continuing to play an important role in the framework of Asia-Pacific regional cooperation, including APEC.

This event provides an opportunity for Vietnam to boost political, trade and investment relations with its partners and deepen its relations with APEC members.