State President Lương Cường and Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein stand on the ceremonial platform as the military band plays the national anthems of Việt Nam and Jordan during the official welcome ceremony. — VNA/VNS Photos Lâm Khánh

HÀ NỘI — State President Lương Cường hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hà Nội on Wednesday afternoon for King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who is on a two-day official visit to Việt Nam.

Following the welcome ceremony, President Lương Cường and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein held talks to assess the results of bilateral collaboration in recent years, and discuss orientations for future cooperation.

Children greet State President Lương Cường and King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein at the welcome ceremony, waving the national flags of Việt Nam and Jordan.

This is the first visit by the head of the Kingdom of Jordan to Việt Nam and the first exchange of delegations at the Head of State/Government level between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations.

The trip marks a historic milestone in the relationship between the two countries, opening a new phase of cooperation, creating a premise for promoting cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

State President Lương Cường welcomes King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein on his official visit to Việt Nam.

In his meeting with the Jordanian King on the sidelines of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) in Nice, France, in June, PM Phạm Minh Chính affirmed that Việt Nam attaches importance to multifaceted cooperation with Jordan.

Meanwhile, Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein expressed his admiration for Việt Nam’s socio-economic achievements and strong progress.

The two sides agreed to increase the exchange of delegations at all levels to further enhance political trust, and explore negotiations and cooperation agreements on trade, investment and other areas.

State President Lương Cường and King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein review the guards of honour at the official welcome ceremony on Wednesday.

In 2024, two-way trade reached approximately US$190 million, with Vietnamese exports accounting for about 95 per cent (nearly $181 million), mainly agro-aquatic products, electronics, and consumer goods. The two sides aim to boost trade turnover to $500 million by 2030 and $1 billion by 2035.

As of September this year, Jordan had five valid investment projects in Việt Nam with a total registered capital of $1 million, ranking 108th among 153 countries and territories investing in the Southeast Asian nation.

State President Lương Cường introduces King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein to Vietnamese officials.

Việt Nam and Jordan have worked closely and supported each other at international forums and organisations.

The King’s trip is expected to mark a historic milestone in the bilateral relations, ushering in a new phase of cooperation and setting a cornerstone for stronger collaboration in areas of shared interest. — VNA/VNS