Vietnam and France deepen strategic partnership through major industrial and technology agreements

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During an official visit to France in September 2026, Vietnamese President Tô Lâm and French President Emmanuel Macron moved to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. The visit included participation in a Space Summit in Paris, where President Tô Lâm proposed a “Space for Development and Resilience” network.

Significant economic and industrial agreements were reached, including Vietravel Airlines signing a deal to purchase 50 Airbus aircraft (20 A220 and 30 A321 models), with deliveries expected to begin in 2029. Additionally, Vietnam Airlines signed an MOU for Airbus A350-900 aircraft. In the healthcare sector, Sanofi and VNVC announced plans to produce three new-generation vaccines—6-in-1, seasonal flu, and meningococcal—within Vietnam.

Other key cooperation agreements include satellite Earth observation, essential minerals, and the establishment of a Railway Technology School under the University of Transport Technology. Defense and security cooperation was also reinforced through agreements on UN peacekeeping and civil security. The leaders emphasized transitioning from simple trade to high-tech industrial partnerships and strengthening supply chains.

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Airbus · Amazon · Emmanuel Macron · European Space Agency · Fabien Roussel · France · Ho Chi Minh · Phan Văn Giang · Sanofi · To Lam · Vietnam · Vietravel Airlines

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[● 2 SOURCES] To Lam expressed that Vietnam values Russia’s role in shaping a multipolar world order and contributing to global energy and food security.
[● 3 SOURCES] Russia and Vietnam are prioritizing joint ventures in the digital economy, peaceful nuclear energy, transport infrastructure, industry, and agriculture.
[○ 1 SOURCE] To Lam concluded a state visit to Russia and proceeded to France for an official visit and to attend the International Space Summit in Paris.
[● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam and Russia intend to deepen cooperation in science and education, specifically in high-quality human resource training.
[● 6 SOURCES] To Lam and French Communist Party Secretary National Fabien Roussel met in Montreuil. kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] To Lam affirmed that Vietnam considers developing relations with Russia a top priority and a consistent strategic choice.
[● 4 SOURCES] To Lam proposed a ‘Space for Development and Resilience’ network during the International Space Summit in Paris. phunuvietnam.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] To Lam proposed five principles for multilateral space governance, including maintaining space for peaceful purposes and prioritizing human development on Earth. phunuvietnam.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] To Lam and his delegation laid a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh Monument in Montreuil. kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn
[● 10 SOURCES] The International Space Summit was held in Paris, France, following an initiative by President Emmanuel Macron. phunuvietnam.vn · baohatinh.vn · baotintuc.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · thoibaonganhang.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] President Emmanuel Macron awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor to To Lam. thoibaonganhang.vn · anninhthudo.vn · baohatinh.vn · baotintuc.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Văn Giang held talks with French Minister Catherine Vautrin regarding defense and UN peacekeeping cooperation.