Hanoi: Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held phone talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-No«l Barrot on December 23, reaffirming that Vietnam always attaches importance to fostering multifaceted cooperation with France, the first EU member to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the Southeast Asian nation. Trung expressed his delight at the robust growth in bilateral relations in recent years.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the conversation highlighted the ongoing commitment of both nations to strengthen ties in multiple areas. The ministers discussed various aspects of the partnership and explored avenues for further collaboration, emphasizing the significance of their strategic relationship in contributing to regional and global stability.