President Hollande talks to Vietnamese studentsFrench President Francois Hollande talked to students at the Vietnam National University-Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi) on September 6 during his State visit to Vietnam from September 5-7. President Francois Hollande and VNU students pose for photoAddressing an audience of lecturers and students, President Hollande stressed that France and Vietnam have a time-honoured relationship with some tragic periods, but the two countries have left the past behind and built cooperative ties for mutual development. The President thanked Vietnam for sharing sympathy with French people during times of difficulty, and stated that countries must unite to ensure global security. Regarding economic development, the French President appreciated Vietnam’s door-opening policy, saying that the country has been able to make use of its advantages for development while preserving the national culture. The President expressed hope that more Vietnamese students will choose France to study, saying that promoting links between the two countries’ universities and the teaching of French in Vietnamese universities will provide more opportunities for Vietnamese students to pursue higher education in France.

Source: VietNamNet News September 06, 2016 11:26 UTC