Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with President of French National Assembly

Prime Minister Pham highlighted the vital role of the two countries legislative bodies in exercising constitutional and legislative authority, deciding on key national issues, and overseeing government operations.

Pham said that women account for 30.2 percent of total deputies of Viet Nam's current National Assembly, while female representation in provincial and district-level People's Councils stands at 29 percent, placing Viet Nam among the countries with the highest levels of female political participation globally.

Pham called on France to soon ratify the EU–Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

To further advance the Viet Nam–France comprehensive strategic partnership in a practical and effective manner, Prime Minister Pham suggested the French National Assembly support the realization of specific aspects of bilateral relations, including projects in infrastructure development, new energy, education and training, cultural exchange, and museum conservation.

The two sides agreed to maintain regular high-level exchanges and enhance cooperation between parliamentary committees, friendship groups, women and young parliamentarians.

On multilateral cooperation, the two leaders agreed to strengthen coordination and mutual support at regional and global parliamentary forums such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF), and to promote the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the benefit of both nations and for global peace, stability, cooperation and development./.