The welcome ceremony featured a 19-gun salute and the solemn raising of the Vietnamese national flag. Following the official welcome ceremony, Prime Minister had a retreat and held talks with his Australian counterparts.
Here are some pictures of the welcome ceremony.
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The Australian military’s guard of honour prepares for a 19-gun salute.
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The Australian military’s guard of honours performs a 19-gun salute at the official welcome ceremony.
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The Vietnamese national flag is solemnly raised in front of the Australian Parliament House.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stands on the podium as the Vietnamese national anthem is played.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reviews Australia’s guard of honour at the official welcome ceremony.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stand on the podium at the welcome ceremony.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the welcome ceremony.
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Australia’s guard of honour at the welcome ceremony.
