Former Vietnam, Chile state presidents retell memories of their ‘mother’
mother of the former Chilean leader and adoptive mother of the former head of the Vietnamese state. Former Chilean President Bachelet is now in Vietnam for a visit on the occasion of the 52th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Chile is located over 17,000 kilometers from Vietnam. Former Vietnamese State President Nguyen Minh Triet talks with Michelle Bachelet. Photo: Huu Hanh / Tuoi Tre Special friendship The two ex-leaders of the two countries gave each other a big hug before refreshing memories. Their special friendship was formed in 2005 when former Chilean President Bachelet came to Vietnam to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit week, an international event presided over by former Vietnamese State President Triet. “I and leaders of Binh Duong Province are glad to welcome former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and her delegation. “Bachelet is a friend of the Vietnamese people. She has made important c...