Frigate Vendémiaire of the French Navy at Tien Sa port (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Frigate Vendémiaire of the French Navy docked at Tien Sa port, the central city of Da Nang on April 11, beginning a five-day visit to the locality.
During their stay, Lieutenant Colonel Drouelle, captain of the ship, along with 98 officers and sailors, will pay a courtesy visit to leaders of the city, exchange experience on onboard fire prevention, and take part in a volleyball competition with the High Command of Navy Region 3.
Besides, they will visit renowned landscapes in Da Nang, Hue and Quang Nam.
As the defence cooperation between Vietnam and France has been unceasingly intensified over the past time, the visit by the Floréal-class ship contributes to promoting the cooperation between the two navies and the bilateral defence ties as a whole to a deeper and more effective and practical fashion.
According to French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet, the frigate’s stopover is a highlight in the Vietnam – France collaboration and a vivid illustration of France’s adherence to the freedom of navigation and overflight as well as protection of common spaces.
Departing from Noumea in New Caledonia on February 29, the Vendémiaire has performed several maritime patrol missions with several ASEAN countries and Australia.
The frigate measures 93 meters in length and accommodates a crew of approximately 100 along with a Dauphin-type helicopter./.
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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.
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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.
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Frigate Vendémiaire of the French Navy at Tien Sa port (Photo: VNA) 
