In Pictures: Official welcome ceremony for French President and his spouse on State visit to Viet Nam

State President Luong Cuong and his spouse wave to children in Ha Noi.

The motorcade carrying French President Emmanuel Macron enters the Presidential Palace.

State President Luong Cuong and President Emmanuel Macron stand on the ceremonial platform as the military band plays the national anthems of both countries.

Overview of the welcome ceremony.

State President Luong Cuong and President Emmanuel Macron bow before the Victory Flag of the Viet Nam People’s Army.

The Viet Nam People’s Army military band performs at the welcoming ceremony.

Children from the capital greet French President Emmanuel Macron.