Vietnam and France reinforce Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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During an official visit to France, Vietnamese President Tô Lâm and French President Emmanuel Macron met to reinforce the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and France. The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in defense, security, and United Nations peacekeeping, while implementing a new Action Plan for 2026–2028.

Significant economic and technological agreements were signed during the visit. Vietravel Airlines reached an agreement with Airbus to purchase 50 aircraft, including A220 and A321 models, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029. Vietnam Airlines also signed a memorandum of understanding for five Airbus A350-900 aircraft. In the aviation sector, Vietjet and CFM International signed a Letter of Intent to explore developing engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for CFM LEAP engines in Vietnam.

Further cooperation agreements were established in satellite Earth observation and essential minerals. Additionally, Hanoi and Paris agreed to create a Railway Technology School under the University of Transport Technology to support Vietnam's railway modernization. The visit also included discussions on high-tech sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and nuclear energy, alongside meetings with Vietnamese technology experts residing in France.

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

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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.
[● 6 SOURCES] To Lam proposed five principles for multilateral space governance, including maintaining space for peaceful purposes and prioritizing human development on Earth.
[● 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. 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 · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · thuonggiaonline.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Văn Giang held talks with French Minister Catherine Vautrin regarding defense and UN peacekeeping cooperation.