The upgrade of Vietnam-France ties to a Comprehensive strategic partnership is a testament to the two countries' rich history and shared vision for a stronger future, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet told the press.

Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung has held a working session with National Secretary of the Socialist Party for International Relations of France Dylan Boutiflat in Paris.

Since the establishment of a strategic partnership a decade ago (September 25, 2013-2023), Vietnam-France ties have been growing rapidly both in width and depth, Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang told the Vietnam News Agency in a recent interview on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of bilateral strategic partnership.

National Assembly Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien met Vietnamese nationals in Paris on July 8 to acquire their ideas for national development.

Vietnam’s honorary consulate was inaugurated in New Caledonia on October 5 with Dinh Jean-Pierre as its Honorary Consul General.