Vietnam-France ties built on important accumulation in quantity, quality: Diplomat
Vietnam and France have shared a strongly growing relationship on the foundation of long traditional ties and deep connections in history and culture, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has said.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and France have shared astrongly growing relationship on the foundation of long traditional ties anddeep connections in history and culture, Vietnamese Ambassador to France DinhToan Thang has said.
Speaking to Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to France from November 3-5,Ambassador Thang noted that France was one of the first countries to set updiplomatic relations with Vietnam after the signing of the Paris Agreement in1973.
He highlighted important milestones in the bilateral relations, and stressed that currently, France is one of theleading partners of Vietnam in Europe as well as in the world.
According to the ambassador, France has attached importance to Vietnam’s position in theregion as well as its strategies and policies in Southeast Asia andAsia-Pacific region. He said the formation of the bilateral strategic partnership in 2013 not only reflected the close ties that have been built anddeveloped in many decades, but also manifested both sides’ wish anddetermination to further lift up their relationship with a long-term vision andstability.
The coordination between the two sides in internationalissues and at important multilateral forum has been close, said the diplomat,adding that both sides have regularly exchanged viewpoints on matters relatedto regional security and shared the views on respect for international law, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982, maritime andaviation freedom, the ensuring of peace, security and the settlement ofdisputes through peaceful measures.
Ambassador Thang underscored that Vietnam and France boastfavourable conditions to further beef up their partnership. Authorised agenciesand partners of both sides should seek ways to build on the outcomes of the bilateral partnership and effectively implement orientations defined by leadersof the two countries to deepen the bilateral cooperation.
Thang said that the overall objective of Prime Minister PhamMinh Chinh’s visit to France is affirming Vietnam’s external policy ofindependence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, development,diversification and multilateralisation of international relations, andfostering and deepening the Vietnam-France strategic partnership.
The visit is another step in Vietnam’s vaccine diplomacy,he stated, adding that during the visit, Vietnam will mobilise support inequipment, medical supplies for COVID-19 prevention and control and seekcooperation in post-pandemic recovery./.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to France from November 3-5 at the invitation of his French counterpart Jean Castex is expected to open up new opportunities and lift bilateral ties to a new height.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will pay an official visit to France from November 3 to 5, following his attendance at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and working visit in the UK.
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.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (Photo: VNA) 
