Vietnam and the OIF enhance cooperation
VOV.VN - General Secretary and President To Lam of Vietnam had a meeting with the Secretary-General of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo, in Paris on October 5 on the sidelines of the 19th Francophonie Summit.
To Lam spoke highly of the positive cooperative relationship between Vietnam and the OIF, as well as the contributions of the OIF and Mushikiwabo personally to promoting solidarity and cooperation within the Francophone community for peace, stability, and development.
Both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Vietnam and the Francophone community, particularly in economic, trade, investment, and sustainable tourism cooperation.
To Lam suggested that the OIF promote tripartite cooperation models to support African countries in agriculture, and South-South cooperation, while also continuing to implement programs and projects in education, French language teaching, scientific research, and entrepreneurship in French.
He urged the OIF to further support the ongoing effort of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in maintaining peace, security, and stability in the region, including in the East Sea, as well as in peacefully handling disputes based on respect for international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Mushikiwabo for her part welcomed Vietnam’s engagement in the Francophonie Summit at the highest level, affirming that Vietnam is an indispensable member of the Francophone community. She appreciated Vietnam’s role and positive contributions, including the significant positions held by Vietnamese individuals within Francophone institutions.
At the end of the meeting, To Lam extended an invitation to Louise Mushikiwabo to visit Vietnam in the near future.
