Vietnamese Leader Holds Talks with French President, Discusses Space Cooperation

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during an official visit to France. On the afternoon of September 10 (local time), at the Élysée Palace in Paris, President Macron and his spouse hosted a welcome ceremony for General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse, who are on an official visit to France. The two leaders then held talks and met with the press. Top Vietnamese leader proposes space network for development and resilience at International Space Summit Top Vietnamese leader meets with French Communist Party National Secretary During the talks, the Vietnamese leader proposed the establishment of a space network aimed at fostering development and resilience. This proposal was also highlighted at the International Space Summit, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in space development. Furthermore, General Secretary and President To Lam met with the National Secretary of the French Communist Party, indicating Vietnam's continuous inter-party exchanges within its one-party system and its efforts to foster multifaceted bilateral relations. This visit is seen as part of Vietnam's broader strategy to strengthen ties with European nations, deepening its engagement with the international community and promoting economic growth and technological innovation. Cooperation in space technology, in particular, is expected to enhance Vietnam's scientific and technological capabilities and contribute to future infrastructure development. Source: VietnamPlus English