French President Emmanuel Macron is currently on a state visit to Vietnam, the first stop of his Southeast Asian tour. The visit aims to strengthen alliances in the region, with a focus on energy, transport, and infrastructure.
Macron is scheduled to hold talks with Vietnamese leaders in Hanoi today, Monday. Several agreements are expected to be signed during the visit. These include a power grid project between the French Development Agency and Vietnam's National Power Transmission Corporation.
The agreement highlights France's commitment to supporting Vietnam's infrastructure development. It also underscores the importance of energy cooperation between the two nations. Further details on other potential agreements are expected to be released following the meetings.