What a spectacle at the Élysée: the official dinner on September 10 saw Brigitte Macron and Emmanuel Macron welcome the Vietnamese President To Lam and his wife Ngo Phuong Ly with rare elegance. The Gala video immortalizes a sober and solemn reception, rich in looks and symbols.
In brief: the reception is part of the continuity of recent diplomatic meetings, with signed trade agreements — including an intention to purchase Airbus A350s and a letter of intent for 20 A220s and 30 A321neos — and the presence of prestigious guests who came for this State event.
Welcome and protocol at the heart of the State dinner
The evening began after the official meeting that started around 3:45 PM, when the two presidential couples gathered at the palace. The official dinner also celebrated Vietnam’s participation in the international space summit held at the Grand Palais. The signatures witnessed at the Élysée testify to concrete economic issues, anchoring the visit in a broader bilateral framework and giving depth to the reception.
Style and allure: Brigitte Macron at the center of attention
In the video published by Gala, Brigitte Macron appears in a chic outfit: straight pants, a black top, and a coat adorned with colorful inlays at the neckline. Earlier in the day, she wore a beige dress and a straight double-breasted coat. Next to her, Emmanuel Macron chose an elegant black suit, while Ngo Phuong Ly wore a blue velvet áo dài embroidered with a crane.
Diplomatic issues: agreements and continuity of relations
The visit is part of the continuity of Emmanuel Macron’s tour in Asia, notably the trip to Hanoi in May 2025. Yesterday’s exchanges resulted in several concrete texts: a protocol on the order of Airbus A350s and letters of intent for civilian aircraft. These elements show that the reception was not just a moment of Gala, but a meeting with economic repercussions.
Atmosphere, guests, and behind-the-scenes of a successful event
Besides the Vietnamese couple, the French diplomatic scene had recently welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his wife, as well as other personalities at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The juxtaposition of outfits, smiles, and gestures provided a lesson in republican savoir-vivre and style. Keep in mind that the Event married to protocol always enhances political impact.
To extend the evening and discover more images, analyses, and behind-the-scenes information about this official dinner at the Élysée, visit the dedicated article and explore more reports on the site to learn everything about Sébastien Auzière and the Macron family. For a complete video of the reception, also check out the coverage from Gala.
