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.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (second, right) at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
Participants at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
