Party leader chairs official welcome ceremony for US President

September 10, 2023 - 18:05

The visit takes place when the two countries are marking the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Partnership.

The welcome ceremony, chaired by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Nguyễn Phú Trọng, for the United States President Joe Biden on Sunday at the Presidential Palace in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Điệp

HÀ NỘI — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Nguyễn Phú Trọng on Sunday presided over the welcome ceremony for US President Joe Biden at the Presidential Palace in Hà Nội.

This is the first time a US President has made a State visit to Việt Nam at the invitation of a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee.

The visit takes place when the two countries are marking the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Partnership.

After the welcome ceremony, the Party leader holds talks with the US President at the Party Central Committee’s headquarters building. — VNS

Children of Hà Nội waving national flags of Việt Nam and the US at the official welcome ceremony held for US President Joe Biden. — VNA/VNS Photo Trí Dũng

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Nguyễn Phú Trọng and US President Joe Biden at the welcome ceremony in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Trí Dũng

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