The upgrade of Vietnam-France ties to a Comprehensive strategic partnership is a testament to the two countries' rich history and shared vision for a stronger future, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet told the press.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Noi Bai Internationbal Airport in Hanoi on October 8, wrapping up the state visits to Mongolia and Ireland, the participation in the 19th Francophonie Summit, and the official visit to France from September 30 to October 7.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s freshly-ended trip for state visits to Mongolia and Ireland, an official visit to France, and attendance at he 19th Francophonie Summit produced outstanding results, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his entourage left Orly airport in Paris on October 7 (local time), concluding their successful official visit to France and attendance at the 19th Francophonie Summit from October 3-7 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on October 7 paid an official visit to UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris and held a discussion with its Director-General Audrey Azoulay, as part of his attendance at the 19th Francophonie Summit and official visit to France.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam received National Secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF) Fabien Roussel and senior PCF officials, including parliamentarians at the French National Assembly and Senate, in Paris on October 7.

An art programme featuring Vietnam's unique traditional music and culture was held at the Francophone Village on October 5 as part of the activities on the sidelines of the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended official sessions and delivered an important speech at the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris on October 5.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam had meetings with Viola Amherd, President of the Swiss Confederation and head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport; and Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, on the occasion of his attendance at the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris on October 5.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam had meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Belgian PM Alexander De Croo in Paris on October 5 within the framework of the 19th Francophonie Summit.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam had a meeting with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Paris on October 5, during which he said he appreciates the Vietnam - Laos ties, an invaluable asset of the two nations and an exemplary and pure relationship which is rare in the international relations.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam appreciated the contributions made by overseas Vietnamese (OV) intellectuals in the Francophone countries to the homeland while meeting them on October 5 (local time) as part of his trip to France for attendance at the 19th Francophonie Summit and an official visit to the country.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with the Presidents of Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar and Ghana within the framework of the 19th Francophonie Summit at Villers-Cotterêts castle, France, on October 4.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam attended the opening session of the 19th Francophonie Summit held at Villers-Cotterêts castle, France on October 4.

Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung has held a working session with National Secretary of the Socialist Party for International Relations of France Dylan Boutiflat in Paris.

Capitalising on the great potential for economic cooperation with countries of the Francophone community is one of the top Francophone cooperation priorities of Vietnam in the years to come, according to Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his entourage arrived at Orly Airport in Paris in the evening of October 3 (local time), starting their participation in the 19th Francophonie Summit and an official visit to France from October 3-7 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

Vietnam is always an active member of the Francophone community with commitments to supporting multilateralism, sustainable development goals, climate change response and practical activities contributing to the Francophone community, said Edgar Doerig, Chief Representative of the Asia-Pacific Office of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).

For the past 30 years, Vietnamese high-ranking leaders have consistently participated in Francophonie Summits, demonstrating the country's commitment to cooperating with the International Organisation of La Francophone (OIF) and its member countries, Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has said.

During his working trip from September 30 to October 7, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam will attend the 19th Francophonie Summit in France and pay an official visit to the European country at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.