Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)General Secretary Nong Duc Manh reaffirmed his country’s respect forits relations with France while meeting with the new French Ambassadorin Hanoi on March 18.
Manh said he was confidentthat Ambassador Jean Francois Girault would contribute to developingrelations between the two countries during his new mission in Vietnam .
Girault, who paid a courtesy visit to the CPV leader upon assuming hispost, pledged to do his best to fulfil agreements signed by the twocountries and raise bilateral ties to the level of strategicpartnership.
He spoke highly of Vietnam ’s achievements in renewal and its role inthe region and the world, especially in the year 2010 when Vietnamholds the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations./.
Manh said he was confidentthat Ambassador Jean Francois Girault would contribute to developingrelations between the two countries during his new mission in Vietnam .
Girault, who paid a courtesy visit to the CPV leader upon assuming hispost, pledged to do his best to fulfil agreements signed by the twocountries and raise bilateral ties to the level of strategicpartnership.
He spoke highly of Vietnam ’s achievements in renewal and its role inthe region and the world, especially in the year 2010 when Vietnamholds the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations./.
