Mr. Thiep said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to France in March created momentum for bilateral ties in politics, economics, culture, education, healthcare, and national defense.
Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, France’s Minister of State attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, arrived in Hanoi in January to chair a Vietnam-France economic dialogue. The Vietnam-France dialogue on security and defense strategy held recently in Paris also opened up opportunities for collaboration.
Culture and art activities are underway to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic ties.