Hanoi, April 17 -- Party General Secretary To Lam has called on France, a key and influential member of the European Union (EU), to further bolster Vietnam-EU relations, contributing to peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region and beyond.

During a reception in Hanoi on April 17 for French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet, Lam highlighted France's role as the first EU nation to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, a testament to its commitment to strengthening bilateral friendship and cooperation.

He expressed satisfaction with the positive progress in trade and investment, core pillars of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and urged joint efforts to uphold the multilateral trading s...