Prime Minister backs Hanoi railways project with FrancePrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc showed his support for cooperation in satellite technology, aviation, railways development in Hanoi, education and culture with France at his meeting French Ambassador to Vietnam Jean Noel Poirier in Hanoi on August 25. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and French Ambassador to Vietnam Jean Noel PoirierHe laid special emphasis on the urban railways project in Hanoi, saying it will be a symbol of the two countries’ cooperative ties. The PM noted that the two countries have launched practical and efficient projects and programmes across economics, trade and culture. The current strategic partnership prioritizes economic cooperation so the two sides need to continuously work out orientations for their major cooperative fields to meet the respective countries’ development needs, the leader said. The visit will demonstrate an affirmation that France continues to accompany Vietnam in its development process as it did over the past 20 years, the diplomat said.

Source: VietNamNet News August 25, 2016 13:52 UTC