French Senate President arrives in Hanoi, beginning official visit to Vietnam
French Senate President Gérard Larcher arrived in Hanoi on December 8 morning, beginning an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
French Senate President Gérard Larcher (Sorce: quochoi.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) -🍬 French Senate President Gérard Larcher arrived in Hanoi on December8 morning, beginning an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of NationalAssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
The visit, from December 8-9, isthe first between the two countries’legislative leaders after the COVID-19 pandemic was brought under control.
Larcher is accompanied by Chairman of the Senate’sCommittee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and the Armed Forces Christian Cambon, Chairwomanof the Senate's Social Affairs Committee and President of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group of the Senate Catherine Deroche, Special Advisor to the SenatePresident Patrick Dray, and Diplomatic Advisor to the Senate President Hubertde Canson, among others.
The visit is an important event towards the 50thfounding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and 10 years since theestablishment of the strategic partnership in 2023.
It is expected to contribute to consolidating anddeepening the strategic partnership between the two countries, as well as thefriendship and cooperation between the Vietnamese National Assembly and theFrench Parliament.
The Vietnam-France relationship is developingfruitfully across fields. The two countries have established an array ofcooperation mechanisms such as the strategic dialogue on national defence andsecurity between their foreign and defence ministries, the annual high-leveleconomic dialogue and the strategic dialogue on defence at the deputyministerial level.
France is Vietnam’s fifth largest trade partner in Europe, after Germany, theNetherlands, the UK and Italy, with two-way trade reaching 4.8 billion USD in2021, a slight decrease from the 4.81 billion USD of the previous year. As of theend of June 2022, the bilateral trade revenue had stood at 2.5 billion USD, ofwhich Vietnam’s imports from France were valued at 0.8 billion USD.
As ofSeptember 2019, France had ranked third among the European investors in Vietnam,after the Netherlands and the UK, and 16th among the 114 countries and territoriesinvesting in the Southeast Asian nation, with 549 valid projects worth some5.76 billion USD. Meanwhile, Vietnam has had nine projects in France with a totalinvestment of 3.04 million USD.
France is theleading European ODA provider of Vietnam, and the Southeast Asian nation rankssecond among the Asian recipients of the French assistance./.
Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam received French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery in Hanoi on November 9, during which the host highlighted the strong cooperation between the Vietnamese ministry and French law enforcement bodies.
Vietnam always attaches importance to its comprehensive partnership and cooperation with the European Union (EU), France and other EU members, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue told newly-appointed French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 28 had a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Elisabeth Borne to seek ways to further strengthen the Vietnam-France strategic partnership, especially in economy, trade and investment.
President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher has said his upcoming visit to Vietnam demonstrates France’s close relations with the Southeast Asian nation as well as France’s confidence in their bilateral cooperation and friendship.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
French Senate President Gérard Larcher (Sorce: quochoi.vn)
