welcome ceremony for top lao leader in hanoi picture 1
This marks the first overseas trip made by Thongloun Sisoulith in his role as Laos Party General Secretary and President for the 2021 to 2026 tenure.
The Vietnamese State leader joins Laotian President Sisoulith at the speakers’ podium as the national anthems of both countries are played.
The two leaders inspect the guard of honour.
This event marks the first high-ranking Party and State delegation of Laos to visit the country following the conclusion 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
Vietnamese children are on hand to wave national flags welcoming the Laotian leader.
President Phuc and his wife pose for a photo with Laotian President Sisoulith and his wife at the welcoming ceremony.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong welcomes the top Lao leader.
The two sides hold talks
The Party General Secretary and President of Lao, Thongloun Sisoulith, speaks during the talks.