Ceremony celebrates 50-year Vietnam-France diplomatic ties
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association on November 27 held a ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations (1973-2023).
French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🦋 – The Vietnam Union of FriendshipOrganisations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association onNovember 27 held a ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations (1973-2023).
Representatives from Vietnamese agencies, ministries, andorganisations and the French Embassy in Vietnam, French organisations, andbusinesses attended the event. Speaking at the ceremony, VUFO President Phan Anh Son saidthat for years, the Governments and people of Vietnam and France alwaystreasured and constantly cultivated the two countries’ relations in all fieldsand at all levels. He emphasised that during the past 50 years, along with theParty's and State’s foreign affairs activities, people-to-people exchanges havemade practical contributions to strengthening mutual understanding, promotingdiverse and effective cooperation in all fields, and creating a solid foundationfor bilateral relations to develop. Nguyen Thuy Anh, President of the Vietnam-France Friendshipand Cooperation Association, said that France has been not only Vietnam’s leadingeconomic and trade partner in Europe and the largest European donor to Vietnam fordecades, but also the country with which Vietnam has the most vibrantpeople-to-people exchanges, she said, adding that medicine, education, science, technology, culture, andtourism are areas where the people of the two countries have been cultivating astrong and cohesive relationship. French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet appreciated therole of the VUFO, the Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association,and friendship organisations of the two countries in organising many foreignaffairs activities that help consolidate and develop the friendship,solidarity, and cooperation between the two nations over the past years.
He affirmed he is willing to support and create favourableconditions for strengthening people-to-people exchanges between the twocountries.
⛦ At the celebration, participants enjoyed some famous Frenchmusic performances staged by Vietnamese artists and students./.
Over the past 50 years, since Vietnam and France established their diplomatic relations, cultural cooperation has contributed to creating favourable conditions to promote their cooperation in various fields, strengthening the friendship and mutual understanding between the two peoples, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung said on November 17 when meeting French Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak in Paris.
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Vietnamese artists have received the Francophone Economic Forum (FFA) awards for their works at the exhibition of arts and handicrafts of the Francophone community held in Paris from November 24-26.
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.
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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.
French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
