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Sep 06, 2016 / 11:51

Official welcome ceremony for French President at Presidential Palace

Dawn on September 6, French President Francois Hollande Republic arrived in Hanoi, started his three-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang.

 
French President Francois Hollande arrived in Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport
French President Francois Hollande arrived in Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport

This morning, the official welcoming ceremony for French President was solemnly held at the Presidential Palace, chaired by President Tran Dai Quang.

French President was accompanied by Minister of State for Development and Francophonie Andre Vallini and Minister of State for Commerce, Small-Scale Industry, Consumer Affairs and Social and Solidarity Economy Martime Pinville.
 

 
Hai nhà lãnh đạo duyệt đội danh dự và bắt đầu cuộc hội đàm song phương.
The two leaders are reviewing the guard of honor
The visit aims to promote the bilateral strategic partnership. During the visit, the first to Vietnam by a French President since 2004, the two sides will review their cooperation and seek further political ties and delegation exchanges.

They will also look to improve the efficiency of bilateral cooperation and accelerate joint economic projects, especially in infrastructure, climate change adaptation, science-technology, health and agriculture.

The two countries will sign a number of new cooperation agreements in politics, economy, science-technology, agriculture and judicial affairs as well as exchange regional and international issues of mutual concern.
 
President Tran Dai Quang and French President François Hollande before holding talks
 
Hội đàm giữ Chủ tịch nước Trần Đại Quang và Tổng thống Pháp Francois Hollande.
Talks between President Tran Dai Quang and French President Francois Hollande