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Vietnam-France relations poised for new milestones in 2025

The annual Tet celebration at Paris City Hall has become a cherished gathering for the Vietnamese community and an opportunity for international friends to experience Vietnam’s culture and traditions.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (centre) speaks at the Lunar New Year (Tet) gathering (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (centre) speaks at the Lunar New Year (Tet) gathering (Photo: VNA)

Paris (VNA) – A Lunar New Year (Tet) gathering took place at Paris City Hall on February 17, bringing together over 1,000 overseas Vietnamese, local officials, diplomats, and representatives of friendship and cooperation associations.

Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang praised the contributions of the Vietnamese community to both the host country and Vietnam. He also highlighted key developments in Vietnam-France relations in 2024, notably the official visit to France by Party General Secretary To Lam.

The ambassador expressed optimism that 2025 will mark a year of significant initiatives and progress in bilateral ties, emphasising that upcoming high-level visits would further strengthen the Vietnam-France comprehensive strategic partnership.

Paris Deputy Mayor Marie-Christine Lemardeley reaffirmed the city’s commitment to continued cooperation with Vietnamese partners in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City under the C40 Cities, focusing on innovative and sustainable climate adaptation measures.

She also looked forward to the International Association of Francophone Mayors meeting in Hue city this April, underscoring the Paris Mayor’s keen interest in enhancing ties with Hanoi, Hue, and HCM City.

The annual Tet celebration at Paris City Hall has become a cherished gathering for the Vietnamese community and an opportunity for international friends to experience Vietnam’s culture and traditions./.

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