Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan (R) and French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party CommitteeNguyen Thien Nhan had a meeting with visiting French Prime Minister EdouardPhilippe on November 4.
The municipal leader spoke highly of the French Government’s priorities indevelopment cooperation with the city over the past time, saying that HCM Cityboasts a long history of cultural exchange with France, with works bearingFrench architecture such as the Opera House and the Notre Dame Cathedral, isalso one of the Vietnamese localities with a large number of French speakingpeople.
He underlined that HCM City has carried out the highest number of projects withFrance, including the French University Centre (PUF) under the Vietnam NationalUniversity-HCM City, the Vietnamese-French Training Programme of ExcellentEngineers (PFIEV) under the HCM City University of Technology, MargueriteDuras International School, and the Vietnam-France medical centre,among others.
In addition, HCM City and France’s Lyon city inked a cooperation agreement for2018-2020, focusing on urban development, lighting, human resources training inurban management for HCM City, he added.
Nhan said that the city welcomes French investment in construction of smartcity, innovative startup, high technology, human resources training for the fourthIndustry Revolution, climate change and waste treatment.
HCM City wants to bolster cooperation with French experts to carry out plans topreserve local standout cultural and historic relic sites and architectures, hestressed.
PM Edouard Philippe highly valuedeffective cooperation between HCM City and France in various realms likeeconomy, health care, culture and education.
The guest noted his hope that the city’sleaders will continue to support France in implementing the French houseproject and another project on expanding the Marguerite DurasInternational School.
The French Governmentwants to expand and develop cooperation between HCM City and French localities,he said.
While in HCM City, theFrench PM attended ceremonies to inaugurate the French medical centre and open theFrance-Vietnam technological business forum-VNA
The French media highlighted the first working day of Prime Minister Edouard Philippe during his Vietnam visit from November 2-4, with a number of economic contracts signed.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung met with representatives from 30 French enterprises in various sectors in the capital city on November 3 to discuss potential cooperation between the two sides.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue on November 3 received a French business delegation led by Thierry Mathou, Director for Asia at France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung thanked France for providing ODA for Hanoi to carry out projects in cultural preservation, environmental treatment and infrastructure, including urban railway, and asked for more ODA loans to develop transport infrastructure.
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on November 4 attended a ceremony to inaugurate the French medical centre in Ho Chi Minh City as part of his official visit to Vietnam from November 2-4.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
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The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço met with the press right after concluding their talks and witnessing the signing of seven cooperation agreements between the two countries in Luanda on August 7.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the fraternal ties between Vietnam and Angola as a shared invaluable asset. It serves as a solid foundation for both countries to enter a new phase of development, further foster political trust and mutual support between the two Parties and States, and deepen the solidarity and mutual understanding between their people.
At the dialogue, both sides expressed satisfaction with the intensive and extensive development of bilateral relationship since it was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year.
The robust collaboration between the Vietnamese National Assembly and Japan’s National Diet, particularly between the two nations’ parliamentary friendship groups, is a hallmark of bilateral relations, contributing to deepening the Vietnam-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long received British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew in Hanoi on August 7, affirming education as a standout pillar in the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership.
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan (R) and French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe at the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
