France, Vietnam forge legislative ties
The Vietnam-France and France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Groups should increase their exchanges of delegations and legislative experience, thus significantly contributing to enhancing legislative ties between the two countries.
The statement was made by Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Finance and Budget Phung Quoc Hien at a reception for Catherine Deroche, visiting President of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group in Hanoi on February 23.
Mr Hien, who is also President of the Vietnam-France Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, noted with joy the fruitful development of the two countries’ relations in various areas.
The fine relationship has been reflected through the increase of delegation exchanges and bilateral cooperation mechanisms, as well as the successful organisation of the Vietnam-France Year to mark the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, he said.
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Catherine Deroche lauded the two countries’ cooperative outcomes in education, sustainable development and environmental protection.
She hailed Vietnam’s commitments to cutting emissions as stated at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris last year.
The France-Vietnam Parliamentarians’ Group will work to accelerate the ratification and official signing of a free trade agreement between the EU and Vietnam, contributing to fostering multi-faceted cooperation between Vietnam and France, as well as the EU.
