At the working session with Mushikiwabo, Son affirmed his support for the OIF’s endeavours in promoting the use of the French language, cultural diversity, and economic cooperation within the Francophone space.
Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the Francophone community, he said, expressing his appreciation for the OIF’s attention to regional matters, including the East Sea issue.
The minister also made a series of proposals to fortify cooperation between Vietnam and the organisation in economy-trade and French language teaching, particularly for Vietnamese officers participating in the UN peacekeeping mission in Africa.
In response, Mushikiwabo stated the OIF highly values Vietnam’s role and position in the French-speaking community and wants the Southeast Asian nation to press ahead with leveraging its positive role at international forums and sharing experience with African countries in food self-sufficiency and poverty alleviation.
Taking into account Son’s proposals, she said the Francophone community will increase its cooperation with the nation in expanding the reach of the French language and support its strengthening of economic, trade, investment ties with French-speaking countries.
French language training assistance will come to Vietnamese peacekeepers and personnel working in the field of multilateralism, the OIF official noted.
