[In Pictures] Official welcome ceremony for King and Queen of Belgium

President Luong Cuong and his spouse chaired a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on April 1 for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who are paying a state visit to Vietnam.
President Luong Cuong and King Philippe of Belgium review the honour guard of the Vietnam People’s Army.
President Luong Cuong and King Philippe of Belgium review the honour guard of the Vietnam People’s Army.
President Luong Cuong and his spouse wave to the children.

President Luong Cuong and his spouse wave to the children.

President Luong Cuong and Belgian King Philippe step onto the podium of honour, listening to the military band playing the national anthems of the two countries.

President Luong Cuong and Belgian King Philippe step onto the podium of honour, listening to the military band playing the national anthems of the two countries.

President Luong Cuong and Belgian King Philippe review the honour guard of the Vietnam People’s Army.

President Luong Cuong and Belgian King Philippe review the honour guard of the Vietnam People’s Army.

The military band of the Vietnam People's Army at the welcome ceremony.

The military band of the Vietnam People's Army at the welcome ceremony.

Children of the capital welcome Belgian King Philippe.

Children of the capital welcome Belgian King Philippe.

An overview of welcome ceremony.

An overview of welcome ceremony.

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