The diplomatic tie between Vietnam and France is a long-standing traditional relationship. Through many ups and downs in history, the relationship between the two countries has gone through different stages.
Today, with the trend of peace and regional and international cooperation for development becoming globally common, both Vietnam and France must quickly formulate foreign policies suitable for the new situation to increase opportunities and facilitate the development of the nations and people while addressing current challenges.
In ASEAN, Vietnam has been increasingly establishing its position in politics and economics and now holds an important role. Therefore, Vietnam is perfectly positioned to act as a bridge to help France penetrate the ASEAN market and the broader Asian market. Meanwhile, France is one of the world's leading powers and plays a crucial role in Europe, particularly within the European Union (EU).
Therefore, promoting friendship with France will create favourable conditions for Vietnam to expand and develop economic relations with EU members and European countries. Over the past years, leaders of the two countries have made appropriate policies to build and strengthen the strategic partnership between France and Vietnam.
![The cover of the book "50 Years of Vietnam-France Relations (1973-2023)"](https://image-en.nhandan.vn/w792/Uploaded/2024/aslxvtxwtys/2024_07_09/vnfrance2-5617.jpg "The cover of the book "50 Years of Vietnam-France Relations (1973-2023)"") |
The cover of the book "50 Years of Vietnam-France Relations (1973-2023)" |
The Vietnam-France relationship has been increasingly developing comprehensively in all fields, including politics, diplomacy, economics, culture, science-technology, defence-security, and sharing benefits for the peace and prosperity of the people of both countries.
The book consists of four chapters: Vietnam-France Relations in History; Vietnam-France Relations from 1973 to 1993; Vietnam-France Relations from 1993 to 2023; and Prospects for Vietnam-France Relations in the Coming Decades of the 21st Century.
The book aims to help readers better understand the development process of the Vietnam-France relations throughout history and its prospects. In the book, Dr Vo Minh Hung has analysed the remaining limitations and prospects of the Vietnam-France relationship, affirming that Vietnam and France will continue strengthening their cooperation and development. In addition, the author suggests some solutions to help elevate the Vietnam-France relationship to a new level.
