Welcoming ceremony for President Donald Trump at the Presidential Palace.

The official welcoming ceremony for US President Donald Trump took place this morning at the Presidential Palace, presided over by President Tran Dai Quang.

President Tran Dai Quang and the US President in the meeting room. Photo: Tri Dung.

The President of Vietnam and the US President review the Honor Guard. The Honor Guard loudly chants wishes for the US President's good health. Photo: Trong Giap.

The President of Vietnam introduced the Vietnamese officials participating in the welcoming ceremony to US President Donald Trump. The US President introduced the members of his delegation to the President of Vietnam.

President Tran Dai Quang and US President Donald Trump ascended the honorary platform. The military band played the US and Vietnamese national anthems.

Photo: Giang Huy

The US Secretary of State's car pulled up first. As the American delegation entered, the children all said "Hello" in unison.

Honor guards, carrying rifles, ascend the steps of the Presidential Palace. Photo: Trong Giap

Service dogs are inspecting the area near the hotel where President Trump is staying.

The motorcade leading the presidential procession parked in front of the hotel where the US President was staying. Photo: Vo Hai

Service dogs were deployed near the hotel where the US President was staying. (Photo: Pham Du)

Reporters held umbrellas while waiting for their shift to begin.

Around 8 a.m., it started to rain lightly.

The flags of Vietnam and the United States.

The outdoor press conference area is being prepared. The press conference is expected to take place behind the Presidential Palace if the weather is good.

Two American secret service agents are talking.

A view of the Presidential Palace before the welcoming ceremony.

At around 6:30 a.m., many Vietnamese and international reporters lined up outside the Presidential Palace, where the official welcoming ceremony for US President Donald Trump was taking place, to wait for security checks. The weather was chilly and foggy.

The welcoming ceremony is scheduled to take place around 9:00 AM. According to the plan, after the ceremony, President Trump will hold talks with President Tran Dai Quang, participate in the signing of documents, and hold a press conference. Following that, he will pay a courtesy call on General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and meet with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Around 1:00 PM, he will board his plane to leave Vietnam.

After arriving in Hanoi on the afternoon of November 11th, the US President attended a reception hosted by President Tran Dai Quang. Speaking at the reception, he said he was "very honored" to be in Vietnam, and described Vietnam as "a marvel of the world."

Reporters line up for security checks.

Mr. Trump is on his first trip to Asia since taking office, which lasts until November 14th. Vietnam is his fourth stop, after Japan, South Korea, and China.

US Secretary of State Tillerson said that Vietnam was President Trump's longest stop, affirming that the US values ​​its friendly relations and cooperation with Vietnam, and that President Trump's visit is significant, contributing to further strengthening the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.

US President Donald Trump speaks at APEC on November 10.

The US President attended the APEC summit in Da Nang. Prior to that, on November 10th, he delivered a speech at the CEO Summit.

According to VNE