Hanoi, Sept. 8 -- Ambassador Olivier Brochet made the statement during an interview with the VGP ahead of the official visit scheduled on September 10-12 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

The visit comes nearly two years after Viet Nam and France elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (October 2024), creating a broader framework for cooperation in a wide range of fields.

Stronger cooperation in strategic areas

The French diplomat cited energy transition as a prominent example of the progress made in bilateral cooperation.

Under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), France has committed to supporting Viet Nam's transition to a low-carbon economy. The French Development Agency (AFD) has ...