In front of the national flags of both countries, the military band played the national anthems of Vietnam and the Philippines, followed by a 21-gun salute in honor of the Vietnamese leader.
General Secretary and State President To Lam then reviewed the Philippine military honor guard, before the two leaders introduced and greeted members of the high-level delegations of both countries.
This marks Mr. Lam’s first visit to the Philippines as Party General Secretary and State President of Vietnam. The visit also comes as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
