Vietnam values cooperation and solidarity with Francophone community
(VOVWORLD) -At a ceremony in Hanoi on Wednesday to celebrate International Francophone Day, held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Organization of La Francophonie, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet said that, as a member of the Francophone community, Vietnam will continue to be active in the community’s development.
 Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: nhandan.vn) |
Mr. Viet emphasized Vietnam’s main priorities with the Francophone community –promoting and expanding the teaching and use of French in Vietnam; cooperating in economic development in the Francophone community; and participating in multilateral frameworks like the United Nations and the African Union to maintain peace, security, stability and achieve sustainable development goals.
"Vietnam will continue contributing to efforts to achieve the three key objectives of the Strategic Framework on Francophone Community Cooperation for the 2023-2030 period, and strive for a more actionable, useful and practical French language for of our people, especially women and young people," said Mr.Viet.
Edgar Doerig, Regional Representative for Asia-Pacific of the International Organization of La Francophonie, applauded the active participation by Vietnamese agencies and sectors in Francophone cooperation efforts aimed at strengthening the French language and the values that the Francophone community shares, including solidarity, respect for diversity, and tolerance. The International Organization of La Francophonie will strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in teaching the language and promoting economic development, sustainable tourism, professional integration, and youth employment.
Themed "Create, innovate, undertake in French”, this year’s International Francophone Day honors creativity and innovation within the Francophone space, particularly among young people. This theme will also serve as the focus of the 19th Francophonie Summit scheduled for Paris in October.