Party leader, President hosts welcome ceremony for Indian President
VGP – Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong and his spouse chaired an official welcome ceremony for Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in Ha Noi on November 20.
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The welcome ceremony takes place at the Presidential Palace. Photo: VGP |
President Ram Nath Kovind and his spouse are making a State visit to Viet Nam from November 18 to 20 at the invitation of President Nguyen Phu Trong.
The visit is significant in continuing the efforts to cement and develop the growing comprehensive strategic partnership between Viet Nam and India.
This is the first visit to Viet Nam and also the first to an Asia country by President Ram Nath Kovind since he took office in July 2017.
Earlier, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, his spouse and entourage paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum, and laid a wreath at the Memorials to martyrs.
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The two Presidents inspect the Guard of Honor. Photo: VGP |
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The pair hold talks at the Presidential Palace after the welcome ceremony. Photo: VGP |
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Photo: VGP |
By Ngoc Van
