Hanoi, March 20 -- A ceremony marking the International Francophonie Day took place at Van Lake within Hanoi's Temple of Literature complex on March 20 evening.

The event was co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Asia-Pacific regional office of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).

In his address, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang described the International Francophonie Day as an occasion for more than 396 million French speakers globally to unite in a common linguistic, cultural and values-based space.

For Vietnam, he said, French represents both a historical legacy and a vibrant platform for cooperation that supports the country's extensive international integration. In a world mar...