[In pictures] Peace, cooperation and sustainable development

US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. paid a State visit to Vietnam from September 10-11. The visit was made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong. On this occasion, leaders of Vietnam and the US issued a Joint Leaders’ Statement on elevating the Vietnam-US ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
US President Joe Biden walks down the steps of Air Force One as he arrives in Hanoi, officially starting his State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
US President Joe Biden walks down the steps of Air Force One as he arrives in Hanoi, officially starting his State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

This is the first time a US President has paid a state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The visit took place as the two countries are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive partnership. This is also a continuation of the tradition of nearly 30 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US.

Children of Hanoi welcome Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden. ảnh 1

Children of Hanoi welcome Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden review the guard of honour of the Vietnam People’s Army at the official welcome ceremony. ảnh 2

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden review the guard of honour of the Vietnam People’s Army at the official welcome ceremony.

After the official welcome ceremony, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with US President Joe Biden at the Party Central Committee's headquarters. ảnh 3

After the official welcome ceremony, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with US President Joe Biden at the Party Central Committee's headquarters.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden met with the press following their talks in Hanoi on September 10 evening, providing information about the outcomes of the talks. ảnh 4

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and US President Joe Biden met with the press following their talks in Hanoi on September 10 evening, providing information about the outcomes of the talks.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting with the press. ảnh 5

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting with the press.

US President Joe Biden speaks at the meeting with the press. ảnh 6

US President Joe Biden speaks at the meeting with the press.

President Vo Van Thuong received US President Joe Biden at the Presidential Palace on September 11. ảnh 7

President Vo Van Thuong received US President Joe Biden at the Presidential Palace on September 11.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and US President Joe Biden attended the Vietnam-US Innovation and Investment Summit held in Hanoi on September 11. ảnh 8

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and US President Joe Biden attended the Vietnam-US Innovation and Investment Summit held in Hanoi on September 11.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and US President Joe Biden witness veterans of the two countries exchanging memorabilia and war diaries. ảnh 9

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and US President Joe Biden witness veterans of the two countries exchanging memorabilia and war diaries.