In Pictures: Vietnamese President holds talks with EC President

Immediately after the official welcoming ceremony in Ha Noi on the morning of January 29, President Luong Cuong held talks with President of the European Council (EC) António Costa, who is paying an official visit to Viet Nam from January 28 to 29.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 15:02

President Luong Cuong and EC President António Costa.

President Luong Cuong and EC President António Costa.

President Luong Cuong speaks at the talks.

EC President António Costa speaks at the talks.

President Luong Cuong and Vietnamese delegates at the talks.

EC President António Costa and members of the accompanying delegation attending the talks.

An overview of the talks at the Presidential Palace.

Immediately after the talks, President Luong Cuong and EC President António Costa meet with press and media representatives.

President Luong Cuong delivers remarks at the meeting with press and media representatives.

EC President António Costa delivers remarks at the meeting with press and media representatives.

An overview of the meeting with press and media representatives.

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Photos: Thuy Nguyen

President of the European Council (EC) António Costa President Luong Cuong

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