The Presidents of Vietnam and France underlined the importance of further strengthening the cooperative framework between the two countries to respond to global issues and regional challenges, during their phone talks on May 11.
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds phone talks with French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –🔴 The Presidents of Vietnam and France underlined the importanceof further strengthening the cooperative framework between the two countries torespond to global issues and regional challenges, during their phone talks onMay 11.
Thetwo State leaders particularly highlighted cooperation on promoting sustainabledevelopment goals, adapting to climate change, protecting the environment, maintainingpeace, security, stability and ensuring respect for international law and the1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc expressed satisfaction with the development of Vietnam-Franceties, including the implementation of outcomes reached during the France visitby Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. He affirmed that France is amongleading partners in Europe of Vietnam, and suggested that the two countriescontinue working closely together towards the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship and 10th year of theirstrategic partnership in 2023. PresidentEmmanuel Macron said he appreciates the steps of development in theFrance-Vietnam strategic partnership, particularly the official visit to Francein 2018 by Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong. He reiterated France’s policy onclosely cooperating with Vietnam to further develop their relations.
The two leaders exchanged views on specific measures to promotebilateral ties. They agreed that their ministries and sectors should maintainexisting mechanisms of exchange and push ahead with the joint work in importantprojects and priority fields of cooperation, such as COVID-19 prevention andcontrol, security-defence, economy-trade-investment, energy, transport, aerospace,environment, culture, education-training and local cooperation towards a conference on cooperation between Vietnamese and Frenchlocalities slated for late 2022.
🤪 PresidentPhuc asked his French counterpart to provide support for the Vietnamesecommunity in France so that they can stabilize their lives and ensure safetyamidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hethanked France for backing the development of Vietnam-EU ties, especially inpushing the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement, adding that he hopes the Frenchparliament will early complete the ratification of the Vietnam-EU InvestmentProtection Agreement, so as to promote mutually-beneficial cooperation between Vietnamand the EU in general and France in particular.
☂ PresidentMacron spoke highly of Vietnam’s role in the region and the internationalarena, especially the Southeast Asian country's success in performing the role of the Chair of ASEAN lastyear and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council at present.
Thetwo leaders agreed that Vietnam and France should continue with their close coordinationat multilateral forums, particularly the UN, ASEM, the Francophonie, whilepromoting ASEAN-France ties, especially now that France has become adevelopment partner of ASEAN since 2020. PresidentPhuc took the occasion to repeat an invitation to visit Vietnam to the FrenchPresident./.
The France-Vietnam digital library is the fifth of its kind that shares documents of the National Library of France (BnF), including those on Indochina.
Nguyen Thuy Anh, member of the National Assembly Standing Committee and Chairwoman of the NA’s Committee of Social Affairs, was presented the French State’s National Order of the Legion of Honour, Class Knight, at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 22.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Nguyen Thiep was presented the French State’s National Order of the Legion of Honour, Class Commandeur, at a ceremony held at the French foreign ministry’s headquarters on April 9.
Oversea Vietnamese (OVs) in France always believe in the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), and hope the country will develop strongly, said former Vice President of the Association of Vietnamese in France (UGVF) Nguyen Thanh Tong.
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.
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.
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds phone talks with French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo: VNA) 
