In pictures: Vietnamese, Japanese leaders’ spouses make Vietnamese dessert

General Secretary To Lam’s spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s spouse Ishiba Yoshiko at the meeting.

Lady Ngo Phuong Ly presents a silk scarf with lotus and chrysanthemum patterns to Lady Ishiba Yoshiko.

The two ladies pose for a photo.

Lady Ishiba Yoshiko presents a gift to Lady Ngo Phuong Ly.

The two ladies make banh com together.

Lady Ngo Phuong Ly introduces banh com to Lady Ishiba Yoshiko.

Banh com is a traditional Vietnamese dessert made from young glutinous rice.

The two ladies taste the banh com they made.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his spouse Ishiba Yoshiko are paying an official visit to Vietnam from April 27-29.