Hanoi, Vietnam, March 7 -- Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung (R) hosts a reception for OIF Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo, Ha Noi, March 6, 2026 - Photo: VNA

Le hailed the role and contributions of the Francophonie, stressing that as an active and responsible member of the Francophone community, Viet Nam will continue contributing to joint efforts to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development among member countries and globally.

He urged the OIF to enhance its economic cooperation pillar, including supporting stronger cooperation between Viet Nam and Francophone members in areas such as science and technology, digital transformation, culture, and education, as well as expanding collaboration with Francophone countries in A...