Top Vietnamese leader receives official welcome in Canada

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation were officially welcomed by Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on September 24 morning (local time).

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The Guard of Honour performs the welcoming ceremony for General Secretary and President To Lam. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour welcomes General Secretary and President To Lam. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam and Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour attend the welcome ceremony. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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An official welcome ceremony for General Secretary and President To Lam is held in a solemn manner at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam inspects the Guard of Honour. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam introduces members of the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam meets members of the Canadian delegation. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam and Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour attend the welcome ceremony with the Vietnamese community in Canada. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam plants a commemorative tree at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam and Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour pose for a group photo. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam holds talks with Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam holds talks with Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam and Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour hold a press conference after their talks. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)
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General Secretary and President To Lam and Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour hold a press conference after their talks. (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)

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