Deputy PM, FM Bui Thanh Son, Thai FM Maris Sangiampongsa visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel
WVR - On February 24 afternoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa visited Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a world cultural heritage site in Hanoi. Their spouses joined on the tour.
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| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Spouse Vu Thi Bich Ngoc, along with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and his Spouse Korkan Sangiampongsa |
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa visited Thang Long Imperial Citadel, as a part of the Thai Foreign Minister’s official visit to Vietnam and attend the ASEAN Future Forum 2025.
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| The Deputy Prime Minister, Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, and their spouses pose for a photo in front of the main gate (Doan Mon). (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn, along with the Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs and their spouses, were given an introduction to the thousand-year history of the Vietnamese nation through treasured artifacts preserved at the historical site.
Below are several photos from their visit.
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| Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa at the exhibition of artifacts. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa have a look at the historical artifacts. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa have a look at the historical artifacts. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa was introduced to the remaining architectural features, including old stone foundations and steps leading up to the main hall. Notably, the stone dragon staircase, adorned with two stone dragons facing the hall, was icarved in the 15th century during the reign of King Le Thanh Tong. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| After that, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Thai Foreign Minister enjoyed coffee together while exchanging views on the cultures and cuisines of both countries. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| At the end of the tour, Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and the delegation expressed their admiration for the rich history of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. They also extended their gratitude to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Bui Thanh Son, as well as the staff of the heritage site, for their warm and thoughtful hospitality during the visit. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa presented Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Bui Thanh Son with a souvenir of an elephant, a symbol of good luck in Thailand. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his spouse, along with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa and his spouse, departed from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
The Central Heritage Site of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi is a significant remaining part of the Forbidden City and Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, the grand and most important capital of Dai Viet. It was built in 1010 and remained in existence until 1789. This site served as the political and administrative center of the ruling monarchs from the Ly (1010-1225), Tran (1225-1400), Early Le (1427-1527), Mac (1527-1597), and Later Le Trung Hung (1597-1789) dynasties.
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