Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher following the official welcome ceremony on November 3 (local time).
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher (Photo: VGP)
Paris (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister PhamMinh Chinh met President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher following theofficial welcome ceremony on November 3 (local time).
Larcher affirmed that France attaches importance toVietnam’s position and role, and wishes to deepen bilateral traditionalfriendship and strategic partnership in various areas.
The Senate of France said he wishes to further step up tieswith the Vietnamese legislature, he said.
PM Chinh, for his part, hailed the two legislatures’ importantcontributions to consolidating bilateral all-around ties, including promotinglocality-to-locality collaboration.
He wished that France would continue assisting Vietnam inimproving medical capacity, training culture management officers.
The PM proposed France consider increasing scholarships toVietnamese students, help Vietnam restore France-Vietnam cultural heritageslike Long Bien bridge or those bearing French impression in Vietnam.
On regional and global issues of shared concern, includingthe East Sea issue, they stressed that countries need to contribute tomaintaining peace, stability and prosperity; ensuring security, maritime andaviation safety and freedom; as well as peacefully settling disputes on thebasis of principles of international law, especially the 1982 United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Larcher agreed on joint work to effectively realise theEU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). He also expressed his support for theearly ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) tooptimise the potential of economic-trade-investment cooperation between Vietnamand France, and EU member states.
He added that he is ready to consider pushing forward theEuropean Commission’s early removal of the “yellow card” warning on Vietnamesefisheries.
The Vietnamese PM thanked the French Government and Senate forcreating favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community to study and workin the country. He also wished to receive more valuable support from the FrenchGovernment, Senate and authorities.
The President of the French Senate spoke highly of theVietnamese community in France’s integration and success, contributing to closerbilateral ties.
On the occasion, Chinh conveyed National Assembly ChairmanVuong Dinh Hue’s invitation to Larcher to vis🉐it Vietnam./.
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.
Vietnam and France are set to ink agreements in the fields of aerospace, infrastructure, renewable energy and high technology during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to France from November 3-5, in addition to strengthening health cooperation, La Tribune economic newspaper reported.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived at Orly airport in Paris, France, on November 3 afternoon (local time), starting his three-day official visit to France at the invitation of his French counterpart Jean Castex.
An official welcome ceremony was held for Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam was held at the Invalides Palace, Paris, on November 3 afternoon (local time).
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.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher (Photo: VGP) 
