In Pictures: Official welcome ceremony for French President and his spouse on State visit to Viet Nam

On the morning of May 26, at the Presidential Palace, State President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted the welcome ceremony for President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron and his spouse on their State visit to Viet Nam.
State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron inspect the Guard of Honour of the Viet Nam People's Army
State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron inspect the Guard of Honour of the Viet Nam People's Army
State President Luong Cuong and his spouse wave to children in Ha Noi.

State President Luong Cuong and his spouse wave to children in Ha Noi.

The motorcade carrying French President Emmanuel Macron enters the Presidential Palace.

The motorcade carrying French President Emmanuel Macron enters the Presidential Palace.

State President Luong Cuong and President Emmanuel Macron stand on the ceremonial platform as the military band plays the national anthems of both countries.

State President Luong Cuong and President Emmanuel Macron stand on the ceremonial platform as the military band plays the national anthems of both countries.

Overview of the welcome ceremony.

Overview of the welcome ceremony.

State President Luong Cuong and President Emmanuel Macron bow before the Victory Flag of the Viet Nam People’s Army.

State President Luong Cuong and President Emmanuel Macron bow before the Victory Flag of the Viet Nam People’s Army.

The Viet Nam People’s Army military band performs at the welcoming ceremony.

The Viet Nam People’s Army military band performs at the welcoming ceremony.

Children from the capital greet French President Emmanuel Macron.

Children from the capital greet French President Emmanuel Macron.

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