Politics

Top Vietnamese leader meets Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Ghana presidents in France

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with the Presidents of Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar and Ghana within the framework of the 19th Francophonie Summit at Villers-Cotterêts castle, France, on October 4.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, French President Emmanuel Macron, heads of member countries of the International Organisation of La Francophonie and guests pose for a group photo (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, French President Emmanuel Macron, heads of member countries of the International Organisation of La Francophonie and guests pose for a group photo (Photo: VNA)

Paris (VNA) - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with the Presidents of Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar and Ghana within the framework of the 19th Francophonie Summit at Villers-Cotterêts castle, France, on October 4.

Meeting with President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissco Embaló, the Vietnamese leader said the President's official visit to Vietnam from September 5-8 has created new momentum for Vietnam - Guinea-Bissau relations. He added he has directed relevant departments, ministries, branches and agencies of Vietnam to coordinate closely with partner agencies of Guinea-Bissau to effectively implement the results of the visit.

The two leaders reaffirmed their respect for the traditional friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Guinea-Bissau; while expressing their joy at the active and effective coordination between the two countries at multilateral forums, including the United Nations and Francophone.

On the occasion of the President of Guinea-Bissau reiterated the invitation to Lam to visit Guinea-Bissau as soon as possible.

Meanwhile President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina recalled his good memories of his visit to Vietnam in 2007 and expressed his great impression of Ha Long Bay.

Both leaders of Vietnam and Madagascar affirmed that they treasure the two countries’ traditional friendship and cooperation that has been built and developed over the past 50 years, while expressing their determination to strengthen bilateral relations at all levels, channels and in all fields, especially the exchange of high-level delegations and collaboration in agriculture.

The Madagascar President expressed his impression of Vietnam’s achievements, proposing the two sides exploring opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, especially in rice production.

At their meeting, the Vietnamese leader and President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo highly valued recent outcomes of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, especially economy. They agreed that the two sides need to increase the exchange of all-level delegations, and promote the implementation of practical measures to effectively exploit the potential and strength of each side, for the development and prosperity of both countries./.

VNA
#Party General Secretary and State President To Lam #Guinea-Bissau #Madagascar #Ghana #meetings #19th Francophonie Summit Ghana Guinea Bissau Madagascar
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the working session with Thanh Hoa officials on November 9. (Photo: VNA)

PM urges Thanh Hoa to optimise potential growth pillars

With favourable natural conditions and strategic transport connectivity, Thanh Hoa should capitalise on its geo-strategic position and fully tap into the potential of its forests, sea, rivers and mountains for economic development, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.

Officials at the launch of the National Law Portal on November 7, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam Law Day: Turning law into development engine in new era

When every citizen abides by law, every organisation respects it, and every public servant acts according to it, the rule of law will truly become a source of internal strength — a solid foundation for a strong, prosperous, and everlasting Vietnam.

Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh (R), Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. (Photo published by VNA)

UNESCO General Conference adopts draft resolution proposed by Vietnam

The draft, proposed by Vietnam and other co-authors and supported by 71 countries, recommends that the United Nations General Assembly consider launching an “International Decade on Culture for Sustainable Development” as soon as possible, with priority given to the 2027–2036 period.

Vietnam congratulates Cambodia on 72nd National Day

Vietnam congratulates Cambodia on 72nd National Day

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) cabled a message of congratulations to the Central Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), while General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam sent congratulatory flowers to King Norodom Sihamoni and President of the CPP Samdech Techo Hun Sen.

An overview of the Government's regular meeting on November 8. (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister chairs regular government meeting connected with 34 provinces and cities

In that difficult context, thanks to the efforts of the entire political system and the entire people under the leadership of the Party, the Politburo, the Secretariat, headed by General Secretary To Lam, the socio-economic situation continued to see steady progress, with better results recorded month after month and in the first 10 months of 2025 as compared to the period last year.

Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu speaks at the handover ceremony in Hanoi on November 7. (Photo: VNA)

Chairmanship of PCC's Inspection Commission handed over to newly appointed official

Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu extended his congratulations to Nguyen Duy Ngoc, former chairman of the commission and now Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, as well as Tran Sy Thanh, the new chairman, on earning the trust of the Party Central Committee and the Politburo to assume their new posts.

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man speaks at the ceremony in response to the Vietnam Law Day. (Photo: VNA)

Law-making identified as “breakthrough of all breakthroughs”: NA Chairman

Chairman Man emphasised that over the years, the Party and State have paid great attention to law-making. During the 13th term of the Party Central Committee and the 15th tenure of the legislature, the law building work has become increasingly rigorous, with enhanced coordination between the Government and the NA.

Three former officials expelled from Party

Three former officials expelled from Party

The three's wrongdoings led to very serious consequences, stirred public concern, and caused very negative impact on the Party organisations and agencies they worked for.