Parisian Encounter: Phạm Minh Chính and Fabien Roussel's Historic Meeting
Vietnam values the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with France, as stated by the Prime Minister.
Paris was the venue for an afternoon meeting on June 10 between Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and National Secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF), Fabien Roussel. The discussion centered around the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and France, a relationship with the PCF as one of its traditional pillars.
Both leaders expressed their satisfaction with the thriving bilateral relations since the upgrade to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, evident in the frequent visits of leaders and signed agreements across various sectors. They lauded the collaboration between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the PCF through regular exchanges of delegations, the upkeep of the rotating organization of theoretical seminars, and joint efforts at multilateral political party forums.
Acknowledging the PCF's historical support and assistance for Vietnam's past struggle for national independence, reunification, and current cause of national development, PM Chính reiterated the enduring bond between the two countries and two parties. He highlighted the importance of preserving monuments like the monument of President Hò Chí Minh in Montreuil.
In light of their shared goals, PM Chính suggested continued collaboration, regular delegation exchanges, information and experience sharing, and education to nurture generations about the friendship between the two countries, their people, and the two Parties. He also sought PCF's assistance in constructing a CPV museum for the upcoming 100th anniversary, by contributing documents, artifacts, improving display contents, and training museum staff.
Reciprocating the sentiments, Roussel conveyed greetings and appreciation for Vietnam, expressing his joy at the flourishing Vietnam-France relations and the expanding partnership opportunities. He mentioned the active role played by the PCF in promoting ties with Vietnam, particularly through locality-to-locality ties and people-to-people exchanges.
Roussel also acknowledged the growing interest of young French talents and engineers in working in Vietnam, praising the country as an increasingly popular destination for French youth. In response, PM Chính noted the mutual agreement for France to collaborate on implementing large-scale projects to provide job opportunities for the youth of both countries.
This encounter underscores the historical foundations, shared ideological values, and ongoing exchanges that define the relationship between the CPV and the PCF, shaping their roles in the global political landscape. The cooperation between these Communist Parties, grounded in the past and building toward the future, continues to underpin the Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Historical Background: CPV-PCF Ties
The bond between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the French Communist Party (PCF) is steeped in shared ideological foundations and historical interactions.
- Ho Chi Minh's Influence: Ho Chi Minh, the founder of the Indochina Communist Party and the later Viet Minh, boasted significant connections with the French Communist Party. He was one of the founders of the PCF during his time in France, paving the way for future collaborations.
- French Support for Vietnamese Independence: The French Communist Party provided support for Vietnam's struggle for independence against French colonial rule. Their backing was critical during the First Indochina War, as the Viet Minh battled against French forces[3][2].
Post-War Collaboration
- Regular Exchanges and Seminars: After Vietnam gained independence, the CPV and PCF sustained close ties through regular delegation exchanges and theoretical seminars, fostering ideological sharing and political activism[2].
- Multilateral Forums: Both parties collaborated at multilateral forums, bolstering their positions in global political arenas to promote communist and progressive causes[2].
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính received National Secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF) Fabien Roussel in Paris on June 10. VNA/VNS Photo
Significance
- Historical Support: The PCF's continued support for Vietnam's struggle against French colonialism and its present backing for national development and protection demonstrate the historical and ongoing importance of this relationship[2].
- Preservation of Historical Sites: The PCF's preservation of sites related to Ho Chi Minh and the CPV signifies the enduring relationship between the two parties[2].
- Strategic Partnership with France: Vietnam's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with France, which encompasses cooperation with the PCF, highlights the strategic significance of this bond in fostering diplomatic and economic ties[2].
In essence, the cooperation between the CPV and PCF is characterized by historical support, ideological alignment, and ongoing interactions that fortify their mutual interests and global political stances.
- In the course of their meeting, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and National Secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF), Fabien Roussel, discussed the potential for cooperation in the realm of policy-and-legislation, particularly in implementing large-scale projects that could provide job opportunities for the youth of both countries, aligning with the aim of strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and France.
- As a fruit of their shared historical background and ideological foundations, the CPV and PCF have embarked on various initiatives, such as locality-to-locality ties, people-to-people exchanges, regular delegation visits, and the maintenance of rotating organization of theoretical seminars, all contributing to the shaping of their roles in the global political landscape and the overall deepening of the Vietnam-France relations.
- The mutual efforts of the CPV and PCF in jointly participating in multilateral political party forums reflect their commitment to promoting communist and progressive causes on a global scale, reinforcing the strategic significance of their bond within the diplomatic and economic ties of Vietnam's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with France.
