Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) presents a souvenir to French Ambassador Nicolas Warnery (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 31 for French Ambassador Nicolas Warnery.
Phuc told his guest that the Vietnamese Government is adopting concerted measures to mitigate the outbreak of coronavirus with the involvement of Vietnamese doctors who used to study in France.
Warnery said France is also taking drastic actions against the outbreak.
According to the diplomat, his mission during the tenure is to step up the implementation of agreements reached during leaders’ visits.
Speaking highly of Vietnam’s role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), he expressed his delight that both Vietnam and France support the common values of multilateralism and respect international law.
He was also satisfied about Vietnam’s successful implementation of the role of the UNSC Chair, thus making positive contributions to the world peace.
On the East Sea issue, the diplomat reiterated France’s stance on supporting international law compliance, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
France strongly backs the ratification of the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), he said, adding that his country is pushing for the early ratification of the two agreements and hopes to partner with Vietnam in the fields of national defence and security.
He said the French Development Agency (AFD) has invested in many projects in Vietnam, recently an environment project, contributing to delivering on commitments under the Paris Agreement.
France is also keen to continue boosting collaboration with Vietnam across education, health care, e-government, and stepping up several projects in Hanoi to improve air quality, infrastructure, environment and culture, the diplomat said.
PM Phuc, for his part, thanked France for its support to Vietnam in pushing forward the European Parliament’s ratification of EVFTA and EVIPA. He suggested France promptly complete the adoption of the two agreements to materialise benefits for parties concerned.
The Government leader expressed his belief that close liaison between the two countries will continue making practical contributions to world peace and security.
Speaking highly of France’s stance on the East Sea issue, he proposed that France play an active and constructive role in the region and expressed appreciation for the European country’s commitments and initiatives on global issues, including climate change, sustainable development, multilateralism and trade liberalisation.
The PM thanked France for helping the Vietnamese Government with building the national public services portal and launching e-government, as well as climate change response projects in the country.
He further said Vietnam is willing to cooperate with France in fields of its strength, including in aviation.
According to him, the French President expressed wishes to bolster cultural cooperation with Vietnam during bilateral meetings at recent important international forums. The PM proposed that the ambassador take measures to realise the wish./.
Phuc told his guest that the Vietnamese Government is adopting concerted measures to mitigate the outbreak of coronavirus with the involvement of Vietnamese doctors who used to study in France.
Warnery said France is also taking drastic actions against the outbreak.
According to the diplomat, his mission during the tenure is to step up the implementation of agreements reached during leaders’ visits.
Speaking highly of Vietnam’s role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), he expressed his delight that both Vietnam and France support the common values of multilateralism and respect international law.
He was also satisfied about Vietnam’s successful implementation of the role of the UNSC Chair, thus making positive contributions to the world peace.
On the East Sea issue, the diplomat reiterated France’s stance on supporting international law compliance, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
France strongly backs the ratification of the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), he said, adding that his country is pushing for the early ratification of the two agreements and hopes to partner with Vietnam in the fields of national defence and security.
He said the French Development Agency (AFD) has invested in many projects in Vietnam, recently an environment project, contributing to delivering on commitments under the Paris Agreement.
France is also keen to continue boosting collaboration with Vietnam across education, health care, e-government, and stepping up several projects in Hanoi to improve air quality, infrastructure, environment and culture, the diplomat said.
PM Phuc, for his part, thanked France for its support to Vietnam in pushing forward the European Parliament’s ratification of EVFTA and EVIPA. He suggested France promptly complete the adoption of the two agreements to materialise benefits for parties concerned.
The Government leader expressed his belief that close liaison between the two countries will continue making practical contributions to world peace and security.
Speaking highly of France’s stance on the East Sea issue, he proposed that France play an active and constructive role in the region and expressed appreciation for the European country’s commitments and initiatives on global issues, including climate change, sustainable development, multilateralism and trade liberalisation.
The PM thanked France for helping the Vietnamese Government with building the national public services portal and launching e-government, as well as climate change response projects in the country.
He further said Vietnam is willing to cooperate with France in fields of its strength, including in aviation.
According to him, the French President expressed wishes to bolster cultural cooperation with Vietnam during bilateral meetings at recent important international forums. The PM proposed that the ambassador take measures to realise the wish./.
VNA
