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Following the flag salutation ceremony, the two leaders salute the flags and inspect the honor guards of the Vietnamese People's Army.
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The two leaders salute the flags at the Presidential Palace. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy |
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The two leaders inspect the honor guards. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy |
A 21-gun salute was fired at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long as President To Lam and President Vladiimir Putin participate in the flag salutation ceremony.
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Presidents Vladimir Putin and To Lam attend the flag salutation ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy |
The flag salutation ceremony at the Presidential Palace. Video courtesy of Kremlin
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A 21-gun salute is fired at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi to welcome President Vladimir Putin. Photo by Viet Trung |
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Police cars open up a path at the Hanoi Opera House are. Photo by VnExpress/Pham Chieu |
President Vladimir Putin and his entourage arrive at Vietnam's Presidential Palace in Hanoi. Video courtesy of Kremlin
From the early morning, red carpets have been prepared at the Palace ahead of President Putin's arrival.
Following the ceremony, Putin is expected to meet and hold dialogues with high-ranking Vietnamese leaders to discuss bilateral relations and witness the signing of agreements.
The state visit happens as Vietnam and Russia commemorate their 30-year anniversary of signing an agreement on fundamental principles of the Vietnam-Russia friendly relations.
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Kids line up at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, June 20, 2024. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy |
