Welcome ceremony accorded for French President Macron
VGP - President Luong Cuong on Monday in Ha Noi hosted a welcome ceremony for his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron who is on a three-day State visit to Viet Nam.
President Luong Cuong and his spouse host a welcome ceremony for his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, May 26, 2025 - Photo: VNA
This is the French President's first visit to Viet Nam since he took office in 2017 and was re-elected in 2022. It holds special significance for the bilateral relations, especially following the upgrade of the ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in October 2024 during General Secretary To Lam's official visit to the European country.
The official welcome ceremony takes place at the Presidential Palace in Ha Noi, May 26, 2025
President Luong Cuong and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron inspect the Guard of Honor at the Presidential Palace in Ha Noi
Following the welcome ceremony, the two Presidents hold talks in Ha Noi, May 26, 2025 - Photo: VNA
Bilateral trade in 2024 recorded an impressive 11 percent increase to reach over US$5.4 billion.
Healthcare collaboration is also emerging as a bright spot, with the recent partnership between Viet Nam's VNVC Vaccination Center and French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi on vaccine production following the elevation of bilateral ties.
Locality-to-locality cooperation continues to flourish, with preparations underway for the 13th Viet Nam–France Decentralized Cooperation Conference, sheduled to be held in France in 2026./.