Official welcoming ceremony for the King of Bhutan and Queen

Lễ đón chính thức Quốc vương Buhtan và Hoàng hậu

At the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his wife, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and the Queen paid a state visit to Vietnam from August 18-22. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

The visit is of special significance and historical significance as it marks the first time the King of Bhutan has visited Vietnam, 13 years after the two countries established diplomatic relations in 2012. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

The visit took place in the context of many positive developments in the relationship between Vietnam and Bhutan. The visit of Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen to Vietnam not only demonstrates Bhutan's respect for Vietnam's strong development and the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, but also clearly depicts our foreign policy: independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversification of relations, for peace , cooperation and development. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

After the official welcoming ceremony, President Luong Cuong and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held talks, witnessed the signing ceremony and exchanged documents. In the afternoon of the same day, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck met with General Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

In an interview with TG&VN newspaper before the visit of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Queen, Vietnamese Ambassador to India and Bhutan Nguyen Thanh Hai believed that the visit would open a new phase of cooperation, contributing to the development of the good friendship between Vietnam and Bhutan in an increasingly effective and substantive manner, for the benefit of the people of the two countries, contributing to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai said that in order to promote cooperation and exploit each side’s strengths, the two countries need to soon establish cooperation frameworks and mechanisms in many fields. At the same time, enhancing air connectivity, especially opening a direct flight route between Vietnam and Bhutan, will create favorable conditions for people-to-people exchanges and business activities. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

At the same time, it is necessary to promote tourism, investment and trade, thereby enhancing mutual understanding and expanding business cooperation opportunities. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/le-don-chinh-thuc-quoc-vuong-buttan-va-hoang-hau-324845.html