Party leader’s visit to France to show resolve to strengthen multifaceted tiesThe upcoming official visit to France by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong will reflect the two countries’ respect for each other and their resolve to enhance multifaceted cooperation, opening a new period of flourishing ties in the years ahead. The ambassador said the two countries set up diplomatic ties on April 12, 1973. He expressed his belief that trade links between Vietnam and France will also grow in the time ahead. The French Government has annually granted 80 scholarships for Vietnamese students to study in France, mostly for training programmes at master and doctoral levels. Regarding the Vietnamese community in France, Thiep said they have greatly contributed to the homeland and the two countries’ relations.

Source: VietNamNet News March 23, 2018 11:03 UTC