Outgoing French Ambassador bids farewell to Vietnamese President
President Vo Van Thuong has congratulated outgoing French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery on fulfilling tasks during his tenure in the Southeast Asian country.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) and French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🐟 – President Vo Van Thuong has congratulatedoutgoing French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery on fulfilling tasksduring his tenure in the Southeast Asian country.
At a reception for Warnery in Hanoi on July 10, PresidentThuong expressed his belief that in any position, the diplomat will continue servingas a bridge promoting traditional friendship and strategic partnership betweenthe two countries. He took this occasion to thank France for donating millions of vaccine doses to Vietnam,helping the country to successfully cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to boost the bilateral ties in the near future, thePresident suggested both sides continue facilitating meetings and visitsby their leaders. He asked the ambassador to convey his invitation to FrenchPresident Emmanuel Macron, saying that Vietnam is ready to welcome the leader for avisit at a suitable time. President Thuong proposed facilitating the exchange of delegations atthe local level and further promote people-to-people exchanges, therebydeepening the traditional friendship between the two nations. Vietnam welcomes joint programmes and projects between businessesof the two countries and expects that France would soon ratify the EU-VietnamInvestment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) to optimise the potential for bilateralcollaboration, he said. Regarding the conservation of cultural worksand architectural heritages with French characteristics in Vietnamese cities and provinces,the President hoped that France will continue with its support to ensure theeffective maintenance efforts.
Speakinghighly of France’s stance on the East Sea issue, the State leader hoped that France wouldcontinue backing ASEAN's and Vietnam's stance on ensuring security, safety and freedom of navigationand overflight in the East Sea, and settling disputes through peacefulmeans in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Conventionon the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
✃ Warnery, for his part, thanked Vietnam forpromptly donating masks to France during COVID-19 pandemic.
He saidFrance advocates strongly developing its ties with Vietnam in various areas both bilaterally and at global and regional forums. As thisyear marks the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties and the10th anniversary of the bilateral strategic partnership, he said President Macronwants to meet with President Thuong soon to discuss comprehensive cooperation,especially in politics, diplomacy, economy, trade, investment, education,health care, energy and climate change response. Franceis also willing to workwith Vietnam to preserve French-style cultural works and architectural heritages,particularly Long Bien bridge, an iconic symbol of Hanoi throughout theyears, he said./.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met with President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher in Paris on June 6, as part of his working visit to France.
A musical show was organised in the central city of Da Nang on June 22 to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France (April 12, 1973 - April 12, 2023), 10 years of their strategic partnership (September 2013 - 2023), and the 41st anniversary of World Music Day (June 21, 1982 - June 21, 2023).
A wide range of activities took place in Larmor-Plage city of France’s Morbihan department of Brittany from June 30 to July 2 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - France diplomatic relations and 10 years of the two countries’ strategic partnership.
The Vietnam-France Economic Forum 2023, themed "Towards green and sustainable development", was held in Hanoi on July 7, aiming to honour the close relationship between the two countries as well as offer a chance for policy makers, businesses and scholars to exchange cooperation plans.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
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.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) and French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery. (Photo: VNA) 
