Vietnamese President Meets French Prime Minister, Strengthening Strategic Partnership

Vietnamese President To Lam held a meeting with French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on September 10th at the Prime Minister's official residence in France. This meeting was part of President Lam's official visit to the French Republic and his participation in the Space Summit. The discussions focused on further deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations and exchanging views on concrete progress in various cooperation areas. During the talks, President To Lam emphasized that France is an important partner in Vietnam's development and that bilateral relations have progressed favorably over many years. He particularly highlighted the significance of cooperation in economic collaboration, trade and investment expansion, promotion of cultural exchanges, and the increasingly important field of space exploration. Prime Minister Lecornu highly appreciated Vietnam's economic growth and its expanding role in the international community, stating that France strategically values its relationship with Vietnam. Both leaders shared the view that cooperation between the two countries contributes to regional and global peace and stability. Specific cooperation projects were also discussed, with a particular focus on promoting bilateral trade, attracting French investment to Vietnam, and joint research and personnel training in the space technology sector. Both sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation in these areas. This meeting is seen as part of Vietnam's diplomatic strategy in recent years to strengthen ties with European countries, aiming for economic diversification and expanded international influence. Especially amidst complex relations with China, deepening cooperation with Europe is considered to broaden Vietnam's diplomatic and security options. Furthermore, cooperation with France is crucial for advancing Vietnam's industrialization and modernization, and for obtaining technical and financial support to accelerate economic growth.