Vietnam President Visits Paris: Cultural Heritage Returned, Defense Cooperation Strengthened
Vietnamese President To Lam visited France and met with President Emmanuel Macron, confirming the return of a 2,000-year-old bronze drum and strengthening cooperation in defense and economic sectors. Reports also suggest progress in negotiations for the purchase of French Rafale fighter jets.
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