In Pictures: President hosts welcome ceremony for German counterpart

State President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on January 23 for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse who are on a two-day State visit to Vietnam.
An overview of the welcome ceremony for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

An overview of the welcome ceremony for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

President Vo Van Thuong and his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier inspect the guards of honour at the welcome ceremony.

President Vo Van Thuong and his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier inspect the guards of honour at the welcome ceremony.

The two Presidents listen to the national anthems of the two countries.

The two Presidents listen to the national anthems of the two countries.

The 21-cannon salute, the highest level for a head of state, was held at the welcome ceremony.

The 21-cannon salute, the highest level for a head of state, was held at the welcome ceremony.

Hanoi children welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse.

Hanoi children welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse.

The military band at the welcome ceremony.

The military band at the welcome ceremony.

The ceremonial delegation of the Vietnam People's Army at the welcome ceremony.

The ceremonial delegation of the Vietnam People's Army at the welcome ceremony.

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse pose for a photo with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse at the welcome ceremony.

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse pose for a photo with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse at the welcome ceremony.

NDO/Photo: DANG KHOA