French parliamentarians applauded for contributing to Vietnam-France friendship
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu on September 7 received a delegation from the French Senate led by Chairwoman of the Senate's Social Affairs Committee and Chairwoman of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group of the Senate Catherine Deroche.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu on September 7 receives a delegation from the French Senate led by Chairwoman of the Senate's Social Affairs Committee and Chairwoman of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group of the Senate Catherine Deroche. (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) –Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguye𓆉n Minh Vu on September 7 received adelegation from the French Senate led by Chairwoman of the Senate's SocialAffairs Committee and Chairwoman of the France-Vietnam FriendshipParliamentarians’ Gro🔥up of the Senate Catherine Deroche.
Vu spoke highly of the French delegation’s visit which contributed to diversifying and deepening the Vietnam - France strategicpartnership, especially as the two countries are celebrating the 50thanniversary of their diplomatic relations and the 10thanniversary of their strategic partnership.
He highlighted thespecial historical relationꦿship between the two countries with cooperaꦛtion inall aspects, and applauded thefriendship parliamentarians’ group for their active contributions to enhancingmutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
For her part, Catherine Derocheexpressed her delight at the comprehensive development of the Vietnam-FranceStrategic Partnership, affirming that France always attaches great importanceto Vietnam's position and role. She expressed her hope that theVietnam-France strategic partnership will be deepened.
Vu highly valued the results of the Vietnam visit by Senate President Gerard Larcher in last December and sꦦuggested thetwo sides strengthen the exchange of delegations at all levels, especially through t🐼heparliamentary channel.
The two sides agreed tostrengthen the role and activities of the Friendship Parliamentary Groups andfriendship associations of the two countries to enhance understanding andexchange between the two peoples.
Vu said that economiccooperation is an important pillar in the Vietnam - France relationship, ꦛaddingthat economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countriesstill has a lot of potential for developme🎀nt.
He said he hopes the twocountries will take advantage of the Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), and called on France to soon approve the Vietnam-EU Investment Protection Agreement(EVIPA), as well as to push the European Commission (EC) to remove its“yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood products.
The two sides agreed tostrengthen cooperation in culture, education, and health care. Catherine Derocheproposed the two countries promote the cooperation mechanism for localities.
On this occasion, the twosides also shared their views ♌on the East Sea, emphasising theimportance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom ofnavigation and overflight in the East Sea as well as settling disputes bypeaceful means based on international law, especially the 1982 United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)./.
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Director of the Vietnam Press Museum Tran Thi Kim Hoa has come to appreciate French collector Jean Marie Jacquemin’s donations of a book titled “1968 - 1973 Verrières-le-Buisson: Havre De Paix” (Verrières-le-Buisson: Safe Haven) and some valuable publications related to Vietnam.
Director General of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Vu Viet Trang on August 28 had a meeting with a delegation from the Governments of the French-Speaking Community of Belgium (Wallonie-Bruxelles) and the Walloon Region in Vietnam.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 7 for a delegation from the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group led by its Chairwoman Catherine Deroche.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
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The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu on September 7 receives a delegation from the French Senate led by Chairwoman of the Senate's Social Affairs Committee and Chairwoman of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group of the Senate Catherine Deroche. (Photo: baoquocte.vn) 
