First images of the Canadian Prime Minister in Hanoi.

The welcoming delegation erupted in cheers when the Canadian Prime Minister waved as he disembarked at Noi Bai Airport this morning.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plane landed at Noi Bai Airport at approximately 10:50 AM. This marks the first visit of a Canadian leader to Vietnam since taking office.

Mr. Trudeau, dressed in a black suit and blue tie, waved as he stepped out of the plane. He was warmly greeted by the welcoming party below the aircraft.

Earlier, on Twitter, Prime Minister Trudeau shared that he was on his way to Hanoi, preparing for "a busy week" in Vietnam and the Philippines.

He adjusted his vest as he descended the stairs. The weather at Noi Bai Airport this morning was cool, with a gentle breeze and mild sunshine.

The Canadian Prime Minister gazes out over Noi Bai Airport.

Mr. Trudeau begins his official visit to Vietnam today and attends the APEC High-Level Week in Da Nang.

Justin Trudeau, 45, became Canada's 23rd Prime Minister after his Liberal Party won a majority in the House of Commons in the 2015 national election. He visited Vietnam in 1995, when he was 24 years old. He is a multi-talented individual, having acted in films, is a brown belt in Judo, enjoys yoga, and is particularly passionate about boxing.

The Canadian Prime Minister received flowers at the foot of the stairs as a welcome gesture.

The Vietnamese honor guard, dressed in white uniforms and black boots, stood to greet Mr. Trudeau.

Mr. Trudeau warmly applauded a member of the welcoming delegation.

According to the schedule, the Canadian Prime Minister arrived in Hanoi for an official visit on November 8th. On November 9th, Mr. Trudeau left Hanoi for Ho Chi Minh City to visit and participate in some activities with businesses there. On November 10th, the Canadian Prime Minister traveled to Da Nang to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit Week.

The woman walking behind Mr. Trudeau is Ms. Ping Kitnikone, the Canadian ambassador to Vietnam.

Vietnam is currently Canada's largest trading partner in Southeast Asia. Bilateral trade has been steadily increasing in recent years, at around 20-25% per year, reaching US$4.1 billion in 2016 and US$2.34 billion in the first eight months of 2017 (a 20% increase compared to the same period last year).

According to VNE