Vietnam-France Ties Enter 'Acceleration of History' Period: French Historian

A prominent French historian has stated that relations between Vietnam and France have entered a period of "acceleration of history." The frequent high-level visits between the two countries reflect clear trust at the highest leadership level, which then spreads to government agencies and other stakeholders in both nations. This demonstrates unprecedented efforts to translate trust into concrete results, despite practical obstacles that remain, primarily in the cultural, economic, and financial spheres. Vietnam-France ties enter “acceleration of history” period: French historian The frequency of high-level visits does not tell the whole story, but at the very least it reflects clear trust at the highest leadership level, which can then spread to government agencies and other stakeholders in both countries. It also demonstrates unprecedented efforts to translate trust into concrete results, despite practical obstacles that remain, primarily in the cultural, economic and financial spheres. Vietnam, France step up financial, investment cooperation Vietnam-France political trust should be translated into concrete cooperation: former diplomat Vietnam-France ties poised for deeper, more substantive cooperation