Obama is the third consecutive US President to visit Vietnam and his May 23-25 trip is expected to usher in a new period of more vigorous growth of relations between the two nations.

Obama’s aircraft lands at Noi Bai International Airport 

  A red carpet is laid near the aircraft stairs to welcome Obama

The US Ambassador along with other members are at the airport to greet the top US leader

     US security force at the runway area

Police dogs and security force are on duty

Security measures are taken

Reporters are ready to capture the first images of Obama and his entourage at the airport