Vietnamese PM's visit to France to lift bilateral ties to new height: AAFV General Secretary
The official France visit by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh from November 3-5 will contribute to lifting the relations between the two countries to a new height, stated the France-Vietnam Friendship Association (AAFV)’s General Secretary Jean-Pierre Archambault.
France-Vietnam Friendship Association’s General Secretary Jean-Pierre Archambault.(Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The official France visit by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh from November 3-5 will contribute to lifting the relations between the two countries to a new height, stated the France-Vietnam Friendship Association (AAFV)’s General Secretary Jean-Pierre Archambault.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, Archambault held that the ambition of elevating the ties between France and Vietnam has a good foundation.
He highlighted dialogue between France and Vietnam as part of the necessary dialogue between different civilisations, saying both sides work together to discuss and help each other for development.
He said Vietnam has given France many experiences in absorbing and minimising negative impacts from other civilisations. However, he said, the strategic partnership between the two countries has yet to match their potential.
The AAFV General Secretary underlined that over the years, the association has supported Tran To Nga, a Vietnamese French woman and an AO victim, during her lawsuit against chemical companies supplying Agent Orange/dioxin to the US army during the war in Vietnam.
He stressed that the international community highly values the initial effectiveness of Vietnam’s COVID-19 prevention and control policies.
He once again highlighted the friendship between the two nations which has been built since the previous century, and France’s solidarity with a nation that had experienced greatest challenges and difficulties to play an important role and leave its imprint in the world history.
The solidarity and friendship between the two countries have been on a more equal footing as Vietnam has recorded remarkable progress, he stated./.
Vietnam and France have shared a strongly growing relationship on the foundation of long traditional ties and deep connections in history and culture, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has said.
French President Emmanuel Macron attaches importance to maintaining and promoting the France-Vietnam relations, said Stephanie Do, President of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group the French Parliament.
Vietnam and France are set to ink agreements in the fields of aerospace, infrastructure, renewable energy and high technology during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to France from November 3-5, in addition to strengthening health cooperation, La Tribune economic newspaper reported.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived at Orly airport in Paris, France, on November 3 afternoon (local time), starting his three-day official visit to France at the invitation of his French counterpart Jean Castex.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his French counterpart Jean Castex in Paris on November 3 evening (local time), during which he stressed the importance of the relations with France in Vietnam’s foreign policy.
Senator Catherine Deroche, Chairwoman of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group in the Senate of France, has highly valued increasingly closer ties between the two nations.
Hanoi is advancing green transportation as part of its sustainability goals but faces challenges like limited charging infrastructure, inconsistent regulations, and high electric vehicle costs.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
France-Vietnam Friendship Association’s General Secretary Jean-Pierre Archambault.(Photo: VNA) 
