French PM: Vietnam is Key Partner in Indo-Pacific Strategy
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu highlighted Vietnam's significance as a gateway to ASEAN for France, while France serves as Vietnam's gateway to the EU. He emphasized deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, expressed interest in French investment in energy, infrastructure, and minerals, and supported Vietnam's international financial center ambitions and the removal of the 'yellow card' on seafood exports.
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