Australian Governor-General welcomed in Hanoi

Minh Nguyen

Apr 04, 2023 / 02:46 PM

The four-day visit marks the efforts of both sides to strengthen the multisectoral relations amid the implementation of the Vietnam-Australia Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy.

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong on April 4 host a welcome ceremony for Australian Governor-General David Hurley at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi.

The welcome ceremony takes place at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on April 4. Photos: VNA

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong receives Australian Governor-General David Hurley at the ceremony.

Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong (R) and Australia's Governor-General David Hurley wave children at the ceremony.

Vo Van Thuong's spouse Phan Thi Thanh Tam (L) and David Hurley's spouse Linda Hurley at the ceremony.

The two leaders review the guard of honor at the Presidential Palace.

Overview of the welcome ceremony.

Australian Governor-General David Hurley is the first foreign guest of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong since he took office last month.

The two leaders and their spouses at the Presidential Palace.

Australian Governor-General David Hurley lays a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, on April 4.

The two leaders and senior officials at the meeting after the ceremony.

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