President Luong Cuong presided over the welcoming ceremony for the King of Jordan.

At the Presidential Palace, President Luong Cuong presided over the welcoming ceremony for King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein and the Jordanian delegation visiting Vietnam.

This afternoon, the plane carrying Jordan's King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein arrived in Hanoi . The King is on a two-day visit to Vietnam.

Immediately afterwards, the motorcade took the King into the city and to the Presidential Palace to attend the welcoming ceremony presided over by President Luong Cuong.

The King's visit takes place in the context of the two countries celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations (August 9, 1980 - August 9, 2025), which is of great significance.

Amidst the welcoming music, President Luong Cuong shook hands and welcomed the King of Jordan to Vietnam.

Hanoi children presented flowers to welcome the King of Jordan. Photo: VNA

Hanoi children presented flowers and waved to the Jordanian delegation. The national flags of the two countries fluttered in the afternoon sun.

Next, the President respectfully invited the King to step up to the podium. Military band played the national anthems of the two countries. President Luong Cuong invited King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein to review the Guard of Honor of the Vietnam People's Army.

The President and the King both greeted the delegations from both countries attending the welcoming ceremony. At the end of the welcoming ceremony, the two leaders returned to the podium and witnessed the welcoming parade of the Guard of Honor.

Immediately after the welcoming ceremony, the two leaders held talks.

President Luong Cuong presided over the welcoming ceremony for King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan.

It is expected that the King of Jordan will have meetings with key leaders of Vietnam, attend the Vietnam - Jordan business forum, hold a roundtable discussion with textile and garment enterprises, and have a number of other activities.

This is the first visit by a Jordanian head of state to Vietnam and the first exchange of delegations at the head of state/government level between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations.

The visit marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations, opening a new phase of cooperation, creating a premise for promoting cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

President Luong Cuong and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein review the Honor Guard of the Vietnam People's Army.

Children in the capital waved flags of the two countries to welcome King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein.

President Luong Cuong and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

In terms of politics and diplomacy, in recent times, Vietnam and Jordan have increased the exchange of delegations at all levels, especially high-level delegations; continued to closely coordinate and support each other at international forums and organizations.

Trade turnover in 2024 will reach approximately 190 million USD, of which Vietnam's export turnover accounts for 95%, reaching nearly 181 million USD. The two sides will promote trade turnover to reach 500 million USD by 2030, reaching 1 billion USD by 2035.

The two sides will strengthen cooperation in food security, promote cooperation in the Halal field; strengthen cooperation in education and training, develop high-quality human resources in the fields of information technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and green energy...

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/chu-tich-nuoc-luong-cuong-chu-tri-le-don-quoc-vuong-jordan-2462083.html