Vietnam and France strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Tô Lâm Emmanuel Macron Vietnam-France relations Space Summit

During an official visit to France from September 10-11, 2026, Vietnamese General Secretary and President Tô Lâm met with French President Emmanuel Macron to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. The leaders issued a Joint Statement to implement this framework, establishing an Action Plan for the 2026-2028 period.

The partnership focuses on 14 priority areas, including defense, security, trade, science, technology, energy, and health. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism, an open international trade system, and a rules-based international order, emphasizing cooperation with partners in the EU and ASEAN.

During the visit, President Macron awarded Tô Lâm the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, France's highest national distinction. Additionally, France returned a Dong Son bronze drum to Vietnam as part of a commitment to combat the illegal trafficking of cultural property. Tô Lâm also attended the Space Summit in Paris and met with the Vietnamese community and embassy staff to discuss strengthening intellectual and economic ties.

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Comprehensive Strategic Partnership · Emmanuel Macron · France · Gérard Larcher · Ngô Phương Ly · To Lam · Trinh Duc Hai · Vietnam

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[● 4 SOURCES] The two nations established an Action Plan for the 2026-2028 period to implement the partnership framework. kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · moitruong.net.vn · thoidai.com.vn · baoquocte.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The partnership emphasizes 14 priority areas, including defense, security, trade, science, technology, and energy. thuonggiaonline.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] Vietnam and France issued a Joint Declaration to promote the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework. kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · moitruong.net.vn · thuonggiaonline.vn · baoquocte.vn · tienphong.vn · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] French President Emmanuel Macron awarded General Secretary and President To Lam the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] France returned a Dong Son bronze drum to Vietnamese authorities as part of commitments to combat illegal cultural property trafficking. thuonggiaonline.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] General Secretary and President To Lam attended the Space Summit held in Paris during his official visit. congnghevadoisong.vn · kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · moitruong.net.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · thoidai.com.vn · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Tô Lâm met with the Vietnamese community and embassy staff in Paris. congnghevadoisong.vn · nhandan.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · vtv.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] Vietnam and France expressed commitment to international law and multilateralism. kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · moitruong.net.vn · thoidai.com.vn · baoquocte.vn · thanhnien.vn · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Emmanuel Macron awarded Tô Lâm the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn
[● 8 SOURCES] Tô Lâm attended the Space Summit in Paris. congnghevadoisong.vn · kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · moitruong.net.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · thoidai.com.vn · +3 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Tô Lâm and Emmanuel Macron issued a Joint Statement to implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework. kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · moitruong.net.vn · thoidai.com.vn · thuonggiaonline.vn · baoquocte.vn · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] France returned a Dong Son bronze drum to Vietnamese authorities. thuonggiaonline.vn