Seminar on Vietnam-France relations, Indo-Pacific region in Paris: Overview of the event. (Photo: WVR)

The event was jointly organised by the Department of International Relations of the French Institute for Advanced National Defense Studies'(IHEDN) and the institute’s Alumni Association. It aims to provide an overview of Vietnam’s foreign policy on the region from academic and practical perspectives as well as Vietnam-France relations within the framework of the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.

Participating in the workshop were Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang and Ambassador Hervé Dejean de la Batie, Foreign Affairs Advisor of the General Staff of the French Navy.

Seminar on Vietnam-France relations, Indo-Pacific region in Paris: The main speakers discussed at the event. (Photo: WVR)

A lot of questions reflecting common concerns about Vietnam's views on the Indo-Pacific strategy of France and Europe as well as solutions to implement the strategy effectively were raised by participants at the event. The strengthening of bilateral relations with Vietnam and ASEAN as well as each member country was also touched upon.

Seminar on Vietnam-France relations, Indo-Pacific region in Paris: Participants at the discussion. (Photo: WVR)

Participants spoke highly of Vietnam's comprehensive and inclusive approach to the Indo-Pacific region, especially in terms of security, economy and sustainable development to contribute to peace, prosperity and long-term cooperation in the area.

They expressed their belief that the cooperation between Vietnam and France will contribute to maintaining stability in the regional and international environment as well as fostering the outcomes from the rich and diverse relationship between the two countries over the past 50 years.