Vietnam President Welcomes German Counterpart with a Grand Ceremony



President Vo Van Thuong invites German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to step on the podium while military bands play the national anthems of both nations.


Vietnam and Germany first established diplomatic relations in 1975. The two countries lifted ties to strategic partnership in 2011. Germany is Vietnam’s biggest trade partner in Europe, and more than 350 German businesses are operating in Vietnam. As of May 2023, Germany had 444 valid projects worth over US$2.36 billion, ranking fourth from a total of 24 European countries investing in Vietnam.


The two leaders inspect the guard of honour.


This is the first foreign visit of the German President in 2024 and the first high-level delegation exchange between the two countries this year – a pivotal year towards the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2025.


The two leaders hold talks immediately after the welcome ceremony.


During two-day visit, German President is scheduled to meet with  Vietnamese top leaders to discuss a score of measures to boost bilateral cooperation in a multitude of fields. He is also set to visit several German projects in Ho Chi Minh City and its surrounding areas.

The post Vietnam President Welcomes German Counterpart with a Grand Ceremony appeared first on Vietexplorer.com.

Nhận xét

Đăng nhận xét

Bài đăng phổ biến từ blog này

Vietnam – Australia Friendship Food and Culture Festival Held in Hanoi

Hình ảnh
Delegates at the event. Source: hanoimoi.com.vn On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia, on May 31, the Hanoi’s Vietnam – Australia Friendship Association, the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism in collaboration with the Hanoi Culinary – Tourism and Fashion Vocational School organizes a Vietnam – Australia Friendship Cultural and Culinary Festival, NDO reported. The event was attended by Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen and Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski. Speaking at the festival, the Director of the Department of Education and Training, Chairman of the Hanoi’s Vietnam – Australia Friendship Association, Tran The Cuong said that in 2023, Vietnam and Australia are actively coordinating to prepare activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Australia – Vietnam diplomatic relations and the 5th anniversary of the establishmen...
Đọc thêm

Serbia vs Switzerland World Cup 2022: Date & Time, Match Preview, Team News, Prediction

Hình ảnh
Switzerland and Serbia meet on Friday in what is effectively another World Cup group-stage knockout match. With Brazil set to top Group G unless they suffer an upset against Cameroon, the two European sides meeting in this decider know only can pass into the last-16. A point should do for Switzerland, unless Cameroon shock the favourites, whereas at least a victory is required for Serbia in Doha. The Swiss have made the World Cup last-16 on four of their last five appearances at the tournament – although have not won a knockout tie since 1954. Date, kick-off time and venue Photo: Getty Images Serbia vs Switzerland is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Friday December 2, 2022. The match will take place at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar. Serbia team news Serbia face an anxious wait over key defender Strahinja Pavlovic ahead of the crucial clash. The centre-back was forced to come off in the 3-3 draw against Cameroon with an injury but is hopeful he can recover in time....
Đọc thêm

Vietnam’s Square Wins Asian Townscape Awards 2022

Hình ảnh
Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Tuyen Quang city of the northern province of Tuyen Quang. Photo: VNA Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Tuyen Quang city of the northern province of Tuyen Quang has been ranked fifth among 11 outstanding landscape projects winning the Asian Townscape Awards 2022, VNA reported. Covering an area of over 8.5 ha, Nguyen Tat Thanh Square is an impressive work in both landscape and urban architecture. It also serves as a place for organising cultural, political and historical events. At the center is the “Uncle Ho and the people of ethnic groups in Tuyen Quang province” monument. In front is a group of 7 figures, in which the statue of Uncle Ho is in the central position, 7.9m high; surrounded by characters representing the armed forces, children, young people, women, workers and intellectuals, simulating Uncle Ho’s visit and talk with the people of Tuyen Quang ethnic groups in March 1961. Behind is a relief of the symbol of Tan Trao banyan tree, a historica...
Đọc thêm