Việt Nam always attaches importance to cooperation with the Francophone community, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung told Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Louise Mushikiwabo during their talks in Hà Nội on Friday.
At the meeting, Trung expressed his pleasure that cooperation between Việt Nam and the OIF continues to be strengthened and enhanced, while appreciating the role and contributions of the organisation.
He stressed that as an active and responsible member of the Francophone community, Việt Nam will continue contributing to its common efforts to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development in member countries and globally.
The minister and the secretary-general also discussed the priorities of the Francophone community in the coming period and measures to further promote Việt Nam-OIF cooperation.
Trung proposed that the OIF strengthen the economic cooperation pillar, including support for expanding cooperation between Việt Nam and other OIF members in science and technology, digital transformation, culture, and education. Việt Nam is also ready to promote bilateral and trilateral cooperation with them.
