In pictures: Russian President Vladimir Putin begins state visit to Vietnam

On the early morning of June 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Hanoi, starting his state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.
Russian President Vladimir Putin begins his state visit to Vietnam.

Russian President Vladimir Putin begins his state visit to Vietnam.

At Noi Bai International Airport, Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by Head of the Central Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Chairman of the Presidential Office Le Khanh Hai, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh and Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi.

At Noi Bai International Airport, Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by Head of the Central Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Chairman of the Presidential Office Le Khanh Hai, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh and Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi.

President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Vietnamese officials.

President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Vietnamese officials.

Russian President Vladimir Putin at Noi Bai International Airport.

Russian President Vladimir Putin at Noi Bai International Airport.

Members of the Russian delegation at Noi Bai International Airport.

Members of the Russian delegation at Noi Bai International Airport.

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