French Ambassador in Hanoi Jean Francois Girault host a reception to celebrate the 221 st National Day of France on July 14.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son expressed his pleasure at the developing relations between the two countries and spoke highly of the Lighting Project and French Culture Week in Hanoi on the occasion of the 1000 th founding anniversary of the capital city.

Ambassador Girault also affirmed a commitment to strengthen the friendship relation and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and France.

At present, France is Vietnam’s leading European partner in trade, investment and development assistance./.