Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang recently held a meeting with Tonino Panetta, Mayor of Choisy-le-Roi city, during which the two sides agreed to deepen their traditional relationships through cooperation programmes in all fields.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (right) met Mayor of Choisy-le-Roi city Tonino Panetta on February 17. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) - Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang recently held a meetingwith Tonino Panetta, Mayor of Choisy-le-Roi city, during which the two sidesagreed to deepen their traditional relationships through cooperation programmes in allfields.
The French official said he hoped the COVID-19 pandemic will end soon so that the two sides can resume culturaland economic exchanges.
For his part, the Vietnamese diplomat expressed gratitude for the affectionand support that the people and the Choisy-le-Roi city government had givenVietnam in the struggle for independence as well as the national constructionand defence.
He said that Choisy-le-Roi is not only a city that has closerelations with Vietnam but also holding memories of the negotiations leading to thesigning of the Paris Agreement which put an end to the war and restore peace inVietnam.
At the February 17 meeting, the two sides discussed plans to promotecooperation and maintain friendship at the local level, as well as activitiesto connect Vietnam and France in the near future, including a conference aimedat deepening the cooperation between their localities to be held in Hanoi atthe end of this year, the participation of Choisy-le-Roi city in thecelebration of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam andFrance, and the 10 years of the strategic partnership between the two countries in 2023.
On this occasion, Mayor Panetta invited the Vietnamese Ambassador toattend a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the sisterhood relationshipbetween Choisy-le-Roi city and other cities around the world to be held next year./.
A documentary was screened in Choisy-le-Roi, a city in the suburbs of France’s Paris, on February 10 to call for support for the victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin in Vietnam.
Hanoi and France’s Ile-de-France region have signed a joint action programme for 2022 – 2025 at a virtual meeting of their joint committee for bilateral cooperation.
An exhibition has been held at Arcueil City Hall, aiming to introduce the cultural heritages and traditional musical instruments of Vietnam to the French and the Vietnamese community who are living, studying and working here.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (right) met Mayor of Choisy-le-Roi city Tonino Panetta on February 17. (Photo: VNA) 
