In Pictures: Vietnamese and Swiss leaders stroll along pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his wife, Ngo Phuong Ly, joined Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his wife, Caroline Parmelin, for a stroll along the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Ha Noi on October 17.

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Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his wife, together with Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his wife, stroll along the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin uses his mobile phone to capture memorable moments by Hoan Kiem Lake.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his wife receive a hand-drawn portrait as a gift while visiting the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin shows keen interest in the traditional folk art of to he figurines made by artisans from Xuan La Village, a distinctive feature of Vietnamese folk culture showcased along the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and Swiss President Guy Parmelin receive to he figurines as gifts from artisans.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and Swiss President Guy Parmelin receive to he figurines shaped like the national flags as gifts from artisans.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his wife, together with Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his wife, listen to an introduction to Hoa Phong Tower.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his wife, alongside Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his wife, are warmly welcomed by local residents.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his wife, Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his wife, and delegates pose beside the giant Swiss floral clock by Hoan Kiem Lake. The meaningful gift is presented by the Mayor of Bern, Switzerland, to Ha Noi on the occasion of the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long–Ha Noi in 2010.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his wife, Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his wife, and delegates pose beside the giant Swiss clock by Hoan Kiem Lake.

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Vietnamese and Swiss leaders pedestrian streets Hoan Kiem Lake

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