Tô Lâm completes high-level state visits to Russia and France

Comprehensive Strategic Partnership International Space Summit aviation technology agreements diplomatic state visits Vietnam-France relations

Vietnamese General Secretary and President Tô Lâm completed high-level state visits to Russia and France between September 7 and 12, 2026. In Russia, the visit marked the first state visit by a top Vietnamese leader to the country since 1991, focusing on strengthening political trust and economic cooperation, including a goal for trade exchanges to reach $15 billion by 2030.

In France, Tô Lâm attended the International Space Summit in Paris and held talks with President Emmanuel Macron. The two nations issued a Joint Statement to implement their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and adopted an Action Plan for the 2026-2028 period. Cooperation priorities include defense, security, technology, energy, and health. During the visit, France returned a Dong Son bronze drum to Vietnam.

Economic and technological agreements were a major focus. Vietjet signed several agreements with Thales regarding aviation maintenance, AI, and cybersecurity. Additionally, aviation deals were announced involving Airbus, with Vietnam Airlines and Vietravel Airlines planning to acquire a total of 55 aircraft. The visits were described by Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung as achieving comprehensive and substantive results for Vietnam’s development and international standing.

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Comprehensive Strategic Partnership · Emmanuel Macron · France · Gérard Larcher · Lê Hoài Trung · Ngô Phương Ly · Paris · Russia · To Lam · Trinh Duc Hai · Vietjet · 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
[○ 1 SOURCE] The partnership emphasizes 14 priority areas, including defense, security, trade, science, technology, and energy. thuonggiaonline.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Emmanuel Macron awarded General Secretary and President To Lam the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn
[● 9 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 · tienphong.vn · baotintuc.vn · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] France returned a Dong Son bronze drum to Vietnamese authorities as part of commitments to combat illegal cultural property trafficking. thuonggiaonline.vn
[● 14 SOURCES] General Secretary and President To Lam attended the International Space Summit in Paris. congnghevadoisong.vn · kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · moitruong.net.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · thoidai.com.vn · +7 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Tô Lâm met with the Vietnamese community and embassy staff in Paris. congnghevadoisong.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · vtv.vn
[● 8 SOURCES] Vietnam and France expressed commitment to international law and multilateralism. kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · moitruong.net.vn · thoidai.com.vn · tienphong.vn · thuonggiaonline.vn · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Emmanuel Macron awarded Tô Lâm the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn
[● 11 SOURCES] Tô Lâm attended the Space Summit in Paris. congnghevadoisong.vn · kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · moitruong.net.vn · thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn · thoidai.com.vn · +5 more
[● 8 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 · tienphong.vn · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] France returned a Dong Son bronze drum to Vietnamese authorities. thuonggiaonline.vn