The Lao leader’s visit on April 25-27 is made at the invitation of Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong and State President Tran Dai Quang.

The welcome ceremony, the highest ritual for a Head of State, was chaired by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Hanoians and children wave flags and flowers welcoming the Lao leader.




The two leaders review the guard of honour.



Following the welcome ceremony, Mr Trong held talks with the Lao leader .

The two sides discussed measures to accelerate the implementation of high-level agreements reached by the two Parties and States.