Belgian, Vietnamese top leaders visit historical sites in Hanoi

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The two leaders and their spouses visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long following a welcome ceremony hosted by State President Luong Cuong on the morning of April 1.

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The distinguished guests walk through the Doan Mon gate (main gate) to visit the archaeological excavation site and stairways railed with stone dragons at the Kinh Thien Palace.

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The two leaders and their spouses pose for a group photo at the Kinh Thien Palace, which preserve numerous historical traces of the imperial citadel across different eras.

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The Belgian King and Queen express their impression of the profound cultural and historical value of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

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Later on the same day, Vietnamese President's spouse Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet and Queen Mathilde of Belgium visit President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house at the Presidential Palace historical site.