Welcome ceremony held for South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa in Hanoi
WVR - On the afternoon of October 23, at the Presidential Palace, President Luong Cuong hosted the official welcome ceremony for South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa during his state visit to Vietnam from October 23-24, 2025.
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| The official welcome ceremony for South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa at the Presidential Palace. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
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| This marks the first visit by a South African President to Vietnam in nearly 20 years. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
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| President Luong Cuong welcomes President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
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| President Luong Cuong and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa observe the national anthems of both countries. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
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| President Luong Cuong and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa bow to the Flag. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
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| President Luong Cuong and President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa review the honour guard. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
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| President Luong Cuong and President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa before holding talks. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
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| An overview of the talks. (Photo: Thanh Long) |







