Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association: 70 Years of Nurturing People-to-people Ties
	Vietnam Affirms Active Role in Francophonie Community

At the meeting, the city’s vice chairwoman expressed her pleasure in welcoming the French Consul General to Can Tho, emphasizing that the visit contributes to strengthening friendship and cooperation between the locality and French partners on the foundation of the Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vice Chairwoman of the Can Tho People’s Committee (right), and the Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City discuss strengthening friendship and cooperation between the locality and French partners on the foundation of the Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the coming period. (Photo: HV)

According to Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Can Tho and French partners have implemented many practical cooperation activities in recent years in areas such as economics, education, culture and climate change response. In 2025, Can Tho’s export turnover to the French market reached approximately 14.99 million USD, mainly including seafood, processed agricultural products, rice and garments.

In the field of infrastructure and environment, the city has received support from the French Development Agency (AFD) through the Can Tho riverbank protection project, which contributes to enhancing the city’s capacity to respond to climate change. In addition, local-level cooperation between Can Tho and the cities of Nice and La Seyne-sur-Mer has achieved positive results in the fields of culture, healthcare and education.

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vice Chairwoman of the Can Tho People’s Committee (right), presents a souvenir to the Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: HV)

The vice chairwoman also appreciated the Consul General’s direct presentation of the Label FrancEducation certification to schools in Can Tho during this visit, which helps encourage and develop French language teaching and learning in the locality.

To further enhance cooperation, the city’s leadership proposed that the French Consulate General support connections with French businesses interested in exploring and investing in Can Tho in key sectors such as high-quality agricultural processing, eco-tourism and green growth. The city also hopes to promote teacher exchange programs, volunteer initiatives and scholarships for local students and officials.

Delegates pose for a commemorative photo. (Photo: HV)

Expressing appreciation for the warm reception from city leaders, Etienne Ranaivoson said he was impressed by the dynamic development of Can Tho, the central urban hub of the Mekong Delta region. He noted that the Consulate General will continue promoting cooperation between French partners and the locality, particularly in two priority areas - education and healthcare - thereby further strengthening the friendship between the two sides in the coming time.

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