French President Francois Hollande talked to students at the Vietnam National University-Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi) on September 6 during his State visit to Vietnam from September 5-7.
President Francois Hollande and VNU students pose for photo (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – French President Francois Hollande talked to students at the Vietnam National University-Hanoi (VNU-Ha🅺noi) on September 6 during his State visit to Vietnam from September 5-7.
Addressing an audience of lecturers and students, President Hollande stressed that France and Vietnam have a time-honoured relationship with some tragic periods, but the two countries have left the past behind and built cooperative ties for mutual development.
He noted that terrorism is no longer an issue of any single country but a global one, and France has also become a victim of many terror acts recently.
The President thanked Vietnam for sharing sympathy with French people during times of difficulty, and stated that countries must unite to ensure global security.
When disputes arise, they should be solved through peaceful dialogues and negotiations, Hollande said, adding that France and Vietnam both want to address disputes in peace, which is a common point of the two countries.
Therefore, France will support Vietnam in peacekeeping activities, as Vietnam is making active contributions to the United Nations’ peacekeeping missions, he said.
Regarding economic development, the French President appreciated Vietnam’s door-opening policy, saying that the country has been able to make use of its advantages for development while preserving the national culture.
He, however, recommended that Vietnam also needs to develop hi-tech industries, and pledged that France will continue to share advanced technologies with Vietnam.
The President expressed hope that more Vietnamese students will choose France to study, saying that promoting links between the two countries’ universities and the teaching of French in Vietnamese universities will provide more opportunities for Vietnamese students to pursue higher education in France.
President of the VNU-Hanoi Nguyen Kim Son said the VNU-Hanoi has established and maintained cooperative ties with many French partners, including Ecole Polytechnique, University of Nantes and Paris-Sud University. The university also actively participates in multilateral cooperative mechanisms and programmes in the framework of the Francophone Community and the Francophone University Agency (AUF).
The partnership between the VNU-Hanoi and French partners has a firm foundation which is the historical ties of the university and France, and the VNU-Hanoi will make more efforts to strengthen this special linkage.
The VNU-Hanoi has its predecessor as the Dong Duong (Indochina) University, which was the first western style tertiary education model in Indochina established by the French in 1906. It is now a leading training and research establishment in Vietnam.
On the occasion of President Hollande’s visit, the VNU-Hanoi and the Ecole Polytechnique signed an agreement to boost their partnership in high quality training.-VNA
The French software company Linagora and the Hanel DTT joint-venture will support the northern province of Quang Ninh in developing an e-government ( Egov) and training human resources.
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang and his French counterpart Francois Hollande agreed on various measures to boost the countries’ relations during their talks in Hanoi on September 6 morning.
French President Francois Hollande’s visit to Vietnam will give an impulse to the countries’ strategic partnership to develop more substantively, President Tran Dai Quang told media on September 6.
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.
President Francois Hollande and VNU students pose for photo (Photo: VNA)
