[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President
VGP - President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a official welcome ceremony for President of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye and his spouse at the Presidential Palace in Ha Noi on Friday.
![[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President- Ảnh 1.](https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/344443456812359680/2025/4/4/4-1-17437598165061776778077.jpg "[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President- Ảnh 1.")
The visit, coinciding with the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (April 16, 1975-2025), is considered a historical milestone in the two countries' relations, reflecting the two sides' desire to further strengthen the friendship and cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, trade, culture and society. - Photo: Nhandan Online
![[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President- Ảnh 2.](https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/344443456812359680/2025/4/4/2-1-17437598312351308696246.jpg "[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President- Ảnh 2.")
Viet Nam and Burundi share many similarities in history and culture, with both having experienced struggles against colonialism. Burundi's leaders consider Viet Nam as an example in the struggle for independence and national construction and development. - Photo: Nhandan Online
![[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President- Ảnh 3.](https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/344443456812359680/2025/4/4/31-17437598453121458038835.jpg "[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President- Ảnh 3.")
Over the past 50 years, the two countries have maintained fine relations through both Party and State channels. - Photo: Nhandan Online
![[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President- Ảnh 4.](https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/344443456812359680/2025/4/4/5-1-1743759924703982025435.jpg "[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President- Ảnh 4.")
Economic and trade ties between the two countries have grown positively, with two-way trade topping US$2 million in 2024. - Photo: Nhandan Online
![[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President- Ảnh 5.](https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/344443456812359680/2025/4/4/7-1-17437599446681086026467.jpg "[Photos] – Official welcome ceremony for Burundian President- Ảnh 5.")
After the welcome ceremony, President Luong Cuong and President Évariste Ndayishimiye hold summit meeting to evaluate the results of bilateral cooperation over the past time, and chart major directions for the bilateral ties in the coming time. - Photo: Nhandan Online
