VOV.VN - Senior Vietnamese leaders have constantly engaged in Francophonie Summits for the past three decades, showing the country's commitment to co-operating with the International Organisation of La Francophone (OIF) and its member countries, Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has said.

During his working trip from September 30 to October 7, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam will attend the 19th Francophonie Summit in France and pay an official visit to the European country at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

The official visit to France by Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his attendance at the 19th Francophonie Summit demonstrate Vietnam's strong bonds with the Francophone community and affirm that the country attaches importance to bilateral relations with the European country, said French Ambassdor to Vietnam Olivier Brochet.

The Ministry of Education and Training is ready to collaborate with the Francophone University Association (AUF) to build a national consultation framework and facilitate the further promotion of the AUF's activities with priorities on the use of French language in the development of education and training, science and technology, a senior official has said.

The Asia – Pacific forum for young Francophones concluded in Hanoi on September 13.

VOV.VN - The Asia-Pacific forum for young Francophones opened on September 11 in Hanoi, focusing on employment, creativity, and innovation as the heart of the Francophone community in the region.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese folk music, handicrafts, and traditional Ao Dai (long dress) were introduced at a Francophone festival that took place in Yèbles commune of Seine et Marne province, France, on March 23 - 24.

Vietnam will continue contributing to realising the three key objectives of the Strategic Framework on Francophone Community Cooperation for the 2023-2030 period, said Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet.

VOV.VN - A Francophone running tournament entitled "Ensemble" (Together) will take place on March 24 at Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park in Hanoi, with the event attracting the participation of over 1,800 runners.

The International Francophone Day (March 20) offers an opportunity for the Francophone community to honour its common values and the desire shared by French-speaking people to live and cooperate in cultural diversity.