Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese DeputyMinister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son presented the Friendship Medal toformer French Ambassador to Vietnam Jean-Noel Poirier at a ceremony in Hanoi onMay 11.
The noble award constitutes the recognition ofthe former ambassador’s efforts and contributions to strengthening the Vietnam– France strategic partnership in politics, foreign affairs, national defence,economy, science, culture and education, said Deputy Minister Son.
Expressing thanks to the Vietnamese State,Jean-Noel Poirier pledged to continue contributing to further enhancing therelations between Vietnam and France.-VNA
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