| Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang spoke at the ceremony. |
Attending the event were Senators Pierre Laurent et Jérémy Bacchi, MP Anne le Hénanff, scholars, researchers, and a large number of overseas Vietnamese and French friends. Speaking at the ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang emphasized the meaning of the Paris Peace Agreement with its influence and scope extending beyond Vietnam’s borders and extending to the entire community. international copper. Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang emphasized that 50 years have passed since the agreement was signed, but the symbolic values of peace always have the meaning of the times and need to be preserved and fostered.
Referring to the help of French friends, Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang affirmed:
“We always keep in mind that France has shared with Vietnam, not only common historical moments, common values of peace and solidarity, but also ready to give us the best welcome, We understand that the international solidarity, especially the great support that the French people have for the Vietnamese people in the cause of regaining independence and peace, This is a solid basis for building the friendly and cooperative relationship between France and Vietnam”. On this occasion, the Ambassador expressed his gratitude to all the longtime friends, in the various associations and political organizations of France, who have contributed to the consolidation of peace and friendship between the two countries. Vietnam and France. The Ambassador called on the two countries to continue this tradition in the coming time to mark in the minds of future generations the friendship and solidarity between the two peoples.
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| Senator Pierre Laurent, Vice President of the French Senate, spoke at the ceremony. |
For his part, Senator Pierre Laurent, Vice President of the French Senate, expressed his honor and pride to represent the Senate and the French Communist Party (PCF) to attend the solemn commemoration ceremony organized by the Embassy of France. Organized by Vietnam in France.
The senator recalled the memories of solidarity and the selfless and sincere help of French communist friends during the peace negotiation process from 1968 to 1973, a process considered the longest. in the history of diplomacy in the 20th century, with 200 public sessions, dozens of secret meetings and hundreds of press conferences and exchanges.
Senator Pierre Laurent emphasized: “During those five years, the relationship between the French and Vietnamese communists has always been strong and is maintained to this day.” Facing the increasing trend of crises, he said that the defense of peace must be a “common guideline” and affirmed that “Vietnam is more than ever an important partner of France in dealing with with global challenges to build peace and security for mankind”.
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| View of the discussion on the Paris Agreement. |
Previously, roundtable talks on the Paris Agreement, as well as the Vietnam-France relationship from the perspective of insiders, were held under the leadership of Pierre Journoud, Professor of Contemporary History. at Paul-Valéry University Montpellier 3. Many scholars and eyewitnesses have shared their feelings and assessments of the great historical event 50 years ago.
If Jean-Christophe Noel, an expert at the Center for Security Studies (IFRI) presented the meaning of the Paris Agreement in terms of military aspects, Professor Pierre Journoud mentioned the diplomatic aspect and the role of France in the international relations. rebuilding Vietnam after signing the Paris Agreement.