Vietnam contributing to realising objectives of Francophone Community: Deputy FM
Vietnam will continue contributing to realising the three key objectives of the Strategic Framework on Francophone Community Cooperation for the 2023-2030 period, said Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet.
An art performance at the ceremony to celebrate the International Francophone Day in Hanoi on March 20. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will continue contributing to realising the three key objectives of the StrategicFramework on Francophone Community Cooperation for the 2023-2030 period, said DeputyForeign Minister Do Hung Viet.
Addressinga ceremony to celebrate the International Francophone Day held by the Ministryof Foreign Affairs and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) on March20 in Hanoi, Viet affirmed that as a responsible member of the Francophonecommunity, Vietnam has been and will continue to actively engage in the cooperationmechanism’s development.
Nguyen Thuy Anh, Chairwoman of the National Assembly's Committee of Social Affairs, who is also Chairwoman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophone (APF)'s Vietnam Sub-Committee, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Inher speech, Nguyen Thuy Anh, Chairwoman of the National Assembly's Committee ofSocial Affairs, who is also Chairwomanof the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophone (APF)'s Vietnam Sub-Committee, highlighted contributions by the Vietnamese NA to the APF’s activities over the past six decades, sayingthat it always strives to promote Francophonecooperation in the areas of education, training, youth, law, and gender equality.
EdgarDoerig, RegionalRepresentative for Asia - Pacific of OIF, expressed his joy at the activeparticipation by Vietnamese agencies, sectors, and stakeholders in Francophonecooperation efforts aimed at strengthening the French language and the valuesthat the Francophone community shares, including solidarity, respect fordiversity, and tolerance.
During its 30 years of presence in the Asia-Pacific,the OIF office has actively promoted the teaching and use of the language as well as the position and image of France in the region. In thecoming time, it will further strengthen cooperation with Vietnam inteaching the language, promoting economic development, especially insustainable tourism, professional integration, and youth employment.
Themed "Create,innovate, undertake in French”, this year’s International FrancophoneDay honours creativity and innovation within theFrancophone space, particularly among young people. This theme also serves asthe focus of the 19th Francophonie Summit scheduled for Paris in October./.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet, on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 11 for Regional Representative for Asia - Pacific of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Edgar Doerig who came to present his credentials.
Vice chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong on April 20 received Regional Representative for Asia - Pacific of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Hanoi Edgar Doerig who is paying a working visit to the city.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on June 7 visited the headquarters of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Paris and met with OIF Secretary General Louise Mushikiwabo.
The Vietnamese Embassy in France held a ceremony on September 14 to celebrate the 78th National Day of Vietnam (September 2), drawing nearly 400 guests who are from local administrations, organisations, the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as well as the Vietnamese community in France.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
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.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
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.
An art performance at the ceremony to celebrate the International Francophone Day in Hanoi on March 20. (Photo: VNA) 
Nguyen Thuy Anh, Chairwoman of the National Assembly's Committee of Social Affairs, who is also Chairwoman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophone (APF)'s Vietnam Sub-Committee, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
