Vietnam, France look to beef up multifaceted cooperation
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang on September 28 had a working session with French parliamentarians and members of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group in the French Parliament at the invitation of chairwoman of the group Stéphanie DO.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (second, right) at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador toFrance Dinh Toan Thang on September 28 had a working session with French parliamentariansand members of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group inthe FrenchParliament at the invitation of chairwoman of the group StéphanieDO.
At the meeting, the Vietnamese diplomat briefed the participants on Vietnam’ssituation and the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
The participants exchanged views on international and regional issues of commonconcern.
French parliamentarians from political parties highly evaluated France-Vietnam relationsand Vietnam’s role in the European country’s foreign policy in the region.
They expressed their interest in Vietnam’s COVID-19 prevention and control, theSoutheast Asian nation’s measures to promote post-pandemic economic recoveryand its policy on international economic integration, including measuresagainst counterfeit goods.
Participants at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
The French parliamentarians were also interested in Vietnam’s solutions to respondto climate change, including policy on energy development, the current concernsof young people, characteristics of Vietnamese socialism, and some aspects of thecountry's foreign policy, including those in Asia-Pacific.
Thang and the French parliamentarians debated prospects for the Vietnam-Francestrategic partnership in the fields of politics, economy, culture, education,training, and security – defence, and for coordination between the twocountries in international documents as well as at multilateral forums such asthe UN and the International Organisationof La Francophonie (OIF).
Regarding international issues, the participants shared their assessmentsof ASEAN's role in solving regional issues such as the Myanmar situation andthe East Sea issues, as well as cooperation with the European Union to dealwith global and regional challenges.
The two sides agreed to enhance the exchange of information, closely coordinateto promptly contribute to solving difficulties and finding new opportunities, andpromote cooperation in all aspects in order to further develop theVietnam-France relations in the coming time.
Thang applauded contributions of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group in the French Parliament in general and its chairwoman inparticular in developing multifaceted relations between thetwo countries, as well as the relationship between the two legislatures, sayingthat these have importantly contributed to promoting the Vietnam-France strategicpartnership.
He stressed that Vietnam and France need to further deepen their cooperation ina more substantive manner, thus helping to address challenges posed to eachcountry and each region./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in France on September 15 held a ceremony to mark the 76th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution (August 19), National Day (September 2) and diplomatic sector establishment.
A seminar on the European Union (EU) – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took place in Mâcon city of France’s Saône-et-Loire province on September 16, attracting the participation of representatives of nearly 50 local enterprises.
President of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) Le Quan was elected to the governing board of the Francophone University Agency (AUF) at the agency’s 18th General Assembly meeting, according to VNU.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang had a meeting on September 27 with a delegation from the France-Vietnam Friendship Association (AAFV) led by its President Gérard Daviot, during which the ambassador hailed the association’s contributions in strengthening friendship and cooperation between people of both countries.
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.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço met with the press right after concluding their talks and witnessing the signing of seven cooperation agreements between the two countries in Luanda on August 7.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the fraternal ties between Vietnam and Angola as a shared invaluable asset. It serves as a solid foundation for both countries to enter a new phase of development, further foster political trust and mutual support between the two Parties and States, and deepen the solidarity and mutual understanding between their people.
At the dialogue, both sides expressed satisfaction with the intensive and extensive development of bilateral relationship since it was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year.
The robust collaboration between the Vietnamese National Assembly and Japan’s National Diet, particularly between the two nations’ parliamentary friendship groups, is a hallmark of bilateral relations, contributing to deepening the Vietnam-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long received British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew in Hanoi on August 7, affirming education as a standout pillar in the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (second, right) at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
Participants at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
