Friend ties fostered

At the talks, the leaders shared the view that bilateral ties have thrived across the board, underlining the resolve to bolster the strategic partnership through a vision consisting of long-term co-operation to meet the common interests and concerns of both countries.

At the end of the talks, Presidents Tran Dai Quang and Francois Hollande witnessed the signing and exchange of 16 documents and co-operation agreements between on legal assistance, response to climate change and infrastructure development. Aviation co-operation is high on the agenda between the two countries with a deal worth 6.5 billion USD signed by Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific and Vietjet to buy 40 Airbus aircrafts. The Vietnamese leader hosted a banquet in honour of the French president on the same day.