Grand welcome for Party General Secretary Trong in Jakarta

Pictured: Party General Secretary Trong is greeted by an honour guard standing at attention with the two nations flags flying overhead at his arrival at the gates of Freedom Palace by limousine.

President Joko Widodo extends his hand in a friendly greeting to welcome Party General Secretary Trong as he emerges from his limousine at the entrance to Freedom Palace.

Party General Secretary Trong and President Joko Widodo approach the speaker’s platform at the welcoming ceremony that includes an official cannon salute welcome sounding in the background at Freedom Palace.

Party General Secretary Trong and President Joko Widodo bow to the two countries' national flags before the traditional review of the Guard of Honour.

Party General Secretary Trong and President Joko Widodo inspect the Guard of Honour.

Party General Secretary Trong introduces members of his entourage to President Joko Widodo.

Party General Secretary Trong and President Joko Widodo have a private meeting before formal talks between the two nations representatives begin.

At the start of formal talks, President Joko Widodo welcomes the Vietnamese delegation saying this visit marks an historic milestone in strengthening political trust, friendship and two nations strategic partnership.

After the formal talks conclude, Party General Secretary Trong and President Joko Widodo witness the signing of cooperation agreements.

Afterwards, Party General Secretary Trong and President Joko Widodo field questions from members of the media at a joint press conference.