Vietnamese President Meets French Senate President, Agree to Boost Economic and Tech Cooperation

Vietnamese President Tô Lâm held talks with French Senate President Gérard Larcher in Paris on September 11 (local time) as part of his official visit to France. During the meeting, opinions were exchanged on strengthening economic cooperation and collaboration in the scientific and technological fields between the two countries. In particular, concrete cooperation measures were confirmed to elevate economic relations to new heights. President Tô Lâm also interacted with Vietnamese technology experts residing in France, expressing his expectations for their contributions to Vietnam's development. This aligns with Vietnam's policy of establishing science and technology as a new pillar of development. This meeting is seen as part of Vietnam's strategy to deepen relations with major European countries and pursue industrial upgrading through technological innovation, as the country continues its economic growth. Strengthening ties with France suggests the importance of international cooperation in Vietnam's economic development model under its one-party system.