Vietnam's President Meets French Counterpart in Paris, Boosts Cooperation

On the afternoon of September 10 (local time, evening of the same day in Hanoi), at the Élysée Palace, the Presidential Palace in the capital Paris, Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam held a private meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. [Photo] General Secretary and President To Lam held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. [Photo] General Secretary and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron met the press. [Photo] General Secretary and President To Lam and French President witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries. [Photo] French President hosted the welcoming ceremony for General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife. On the afternoon of September 10 (local time, evening of the same day in Hanoi), at the Élysée Palace, the Presidential Palace in the capital Paris, Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam held a private meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting was a platform to confirm the deepening of cooperation between the two countries. It is understood that particular focus was placed on the promotion of culture, economy, and strategic partnership. Following the meeting, the two leaders attended a joint press conference and witnessed the exchange of bilateral cooperation documents. These documents suggest future progress in specific areas of cooperation. President Macron hosted an official welcoming ceremony for General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife, demonstrating the friendly relations between France and Vietnam and the desire to strengthen cooperation in various fields. As Vietnam enhances its influence in the international arena, it prioritizes strengthening relations with major European countries. This meeting with President Macron is analyzed as part of Vietnam's diplomatic strategy under its one-party system, aiming to further solidify its relationship with Europe.