On the morning of August 19th, a grand ceremonial welcome was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, for General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse.

The ceremony was presided over by Chinese President and General Secretary Xi Jinping and his spouse.

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Chinese President and General Secretary Xi Jinping and his spouse welcome General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse. Photo: VNA.

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During the ceremony, military bands played the national anthems of both Vietnam and China, followed by a 21-gun salute in honor of the visiting dignitaries. Photo: VNA.
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General Secretary and President To Lam, along with Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping, inspected the honor guard. Photo: VNA.

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The two leaders waved to the children present at the ceremony, showcasing the warm and friendly atmosphere of the event. Photo: VNA.

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General Secretary and President To Lam then introduced the members of the Vietnamese delegation to Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping. Photo: VNA.

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The event also included a group photo of both leaders and their spouses, symbolizing the strong relationship between the two nations. Photo: VNA.

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General Secretary and President To Lam holds talks with Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping. Photo: VNA.

Tran Thuong