Celebration for 50 Years of Vietnam – France Diplomatic Relations Launched
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (Photo: QDND) Speaking at the ceremony, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue expressed his delight at the good development of Vietnam-France relations in many fields, from politics, economy, defense, education to people-to-people exchange. Vietnam attaches great importance to its relationship with France, a country with an important position and role in Europe and in the world. National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue expressed his belief in the potential of cooperation between the two countries and between ASEAN and the European Union (EU). France became a development partner of ASEAN in 2020, while ASEAN upgraded its relationship with the EU to strategic partnership in June 2021, forming an important basis for new developments in the Vietnam – France relations. 2023 marks 50 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations and 10 years of upgrading to strategic partnership. It is an opportunity for the two p...