JavaScript is off. Please enable to view full site.

German chancellor enjoys evening walk along Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi

German chancellor enjoys evening walk along Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi

Monday, November 14, 2022, 16:20 GMT+7
German chancellor enjoys evening walk along Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz by Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh took a stroll along the iconic Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake in Hanoi on Sunday evening.

The activity took place after the two heads of government had joined talks earlier the same day, within the framework of Chancellor Scholz’s official visit to Vietnam on Sunday and Monday.

The two leaders and their delegations met at Ngoc Son Temple, where PM Chinh introduced to Chancellor Scholz the history of the temple as well as Hoan Kiem Lake.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh introduces to Chancellor Olaf Scholz the history of Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh introduces to Chancellor Olaf Scholz the history of Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

A calligrapher at Ngoc Son Temple gifted the German Chancellor a calligraphy with the words 'Peace, Friendship, and Development.'

PM Chinh and Chancellor Scholz then exited the temple and took a walk along Hoan Kiem Lake.

They also had small conversations with some residents and foreign tourists.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chancellor Olaf Scholz offer incense at Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chancellor Olaf Scholz offer incense at Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

The visit to Vietnam is part of Chancellor Scholz’s trip to East Asia, which is believed to show Berlin's interest in the Indo-Pacific region.

This is the first visit to Vietnam by a German chancellor in 11 years.

Vietnam and Germany established diplomatic relations in 1975.

During Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to Vietnam in 2011, the two sides signed a joint statement to establish the strategic partnership, creating a foundation for cooperation in many fields.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is given a calligraphy at Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is given calligraphy at Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chancellor Olaf Scholz exit Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chancellor Olaf Scholz exit Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chancellor Olaf Scholz talk with foreign tourists in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chancellor Olaf Scholz talk with foreign tourists in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

Chancellor Olaf Scholz takes a walk along Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

Chancellor Olaf Scholz takes a walk along Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, November 13, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre

Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!

Duy Khang - Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre News

More

Read more

;

VIDEOS

‘Taste of Australia’ gala dinner held in Ho Chi Minh City after 2-year hiatus

Taste of Australia Gala Reception has returned to the Park Hyatt Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Vietnamese woman gives unconditional love to hundreds of adopted children

Despite her own immense hardship, she has taken in and cared for hundreds of orphans over the past three decades.

Latest news