Era of Cooperation in Core Technologies and Strategic Areas Between Vietnam and France
To Lam's visit to France shifts Vietnam-France relations beyond trade towards core technologies such as high-speed rail, nuclear energy, and semiconductors.
The official visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to France enables Vietnam-France relations to move beyond trade and evolve into a strong phase of cooperation in strategic areas such as core technologies, high-speed rail, nuclear energy, and semiconductors.
Timing of the Visit
It is stated that the official visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to the French Republic takes place at a time when Vietnam needs to transform its growth model by making science and technology a driving force.
Technological Transformation
France's capabilities in materials technology, quantum technology, aerospace technology, and atomic energy have the capacity to directly contribute to Vietnam's technological transformation processes.
Prominent Areas of Cooperation
Strategic infrastructure, high-speed rail, energy, defense industry, international financial centers, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors form the main axis of the work to be carried out in the last six months of 2026.
Transportation Infrastructure and Nuclear Energy
While the construction of the North-South high-speed railway line project is expected to begin before December 31, 2026, the Ninh Thuan nuclear energy project is planned to be restarted.
Diaspora and Expert Contribution
It is of great importance to establish systematic models and long-term research-education collaborations for the Vietnamese community and intellectuals numbering over 400,000 in France to participate in the country's development process.