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This is an important visit to boost local-level cooperation as Vietnam and France recently upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, VNA reported.

Speaking at the meeting with the representative of the Hauts-de-France region, Ambassador of Vietnam to France Dinh Toan Thang stressed that this region, with its robust industrial base, well-developed seaport and logistics networks, and open investment environment, represents a highly promising partner for Vietnamese localities and businesses.

In his discussion with Bertrand Gaume, Prefect of the Hauts-de-France region, Dinh Toan Thang praised the region’s pivotal role in advancing Vietnam-France economic relations.

Bertrand Gaume, Prefect of the Hauts-de-France region (left) and Dinh Toan Thang, Ambassador of Vietnam to France (Photo: VNA)

The prefect of the Hauts-de-France region agreed, affirming the strong historical foundation of the bilateral ties, reflected in extensive collaboration in the fields of economy, culture, and higher education.

The two sides also discussed potential partnerships in the economy, culture, education, science and technology, as well as migration management, with a shared commitment to closer coordination.

At the regional administration's headquarters, the Vietnamese delegation participated in a key roundtable focused on promoting economic cooperation.

Luc Doublet, President of Nord France Invest – the region’s agency for foreign investment – emphasized the opportunities for two-way business collaboration and expressed his hope to welcome more Vietnamese enterprises to Hauts-de-France and vice versa.

Both sides agreed on the strong potential for cooperation in key areas, including green industry, energy transition, logistics infrastructure, innovation, human resource development, and technology transfer.

Regarding upcoming cooperation, the discussion mentioned the preparations for the 13th France-Vietnam Decentralized Cooperation Conference, set to take place in France in 2026. Many events will be carried out under the “France-Vietnam Year of Innovation,” including the upcoming French Tech Vietnam Summit on May 27.

Some highlights of the trip were the working visit to the Port of Dunkerque and the working sessions with leaders of Decathlon.

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