Japanese Emperor hosts welcome ceremony for President Tran Dai Quang

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hosted a welcome ceremony for President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse, who are on a State visit to Japan, at the Tokyo Imperial Palace on May 30 morning.

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko welcome Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse. (Photos: VNA)

Japanese Emperor Akihito (front, second, right), Empress Michiko (front, first, right) and Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang (front, second, left) and his spouse Nguyen Thi Hien (front, first, left) at the welcome ceremony on May 30 morning.

President Tran Dai Quang reviews the guard of honour at the welcome ceremony on May 30.

President Tran Dai Quang reviews the guard of honour at the welcome ceremony on May 30.

President Tran Dai Quang, Emperor Akihito and their spouses have a meeting following the welcome ceremony.

President Quang and his spouse have been on a State visit to Japan until June 2, at the invitation of the State of Japan.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are scheduled to hold a state banquet in honour of President Quang and his spouse.

During the visit, President Quang will also hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe./.

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