French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Vietnam marks the beginning of a Southeast Asian tour aimed at strengthening the EU's influence amid US-China tensions. During his meeting with Vietnam's leader, To Lam, Macron emphasized France's reliability as a partner. This visit is significant as it is the first by a French president in nearly a decade, following the elevation of France-Vietnam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Macron's tour will also include stops in Indonesia and Singapore, reinforcing ties in the region.
"With France, you have a familiar, safe, and reliable friend (...) and in the period we are living in, this alone has great value," Macron told To Lam.
"Vietnam is better than any other country in Southeast Asia at hedging its bets and diversifying its markets, economic and diplomatic partners; France is the key to that."
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