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VN pledges to strive for peace, security and sustainable development

VNGOP - Việt Nam will make greater contributions to fulfilling goals of the Francophonie and the international community for peace, security and sustainable development, said a Vietnamese diplomat.

March 22, 2008 7:10 AM GMT+7

Deputy FM Phạm Bình Minh addresses the anniversary – Photo: VNGOP

Standing Deputy Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh made the emphasis at the International Francophonie Anniversary co-organized on March 20 in Hà Nội by the Foreign Ministry and the Francophonie’s Asia-Pacific Regional Branch (BRAP).

Mr. Minh highly spoke of the Francophonie’s role on international arena and confirmed Việt Nam’s consistent commitment to deepen cooperation with the French-speaking community.

Mr. Patrice Burel, BRAP Director, also stressed the close cooperation between the Francophonie and Vietnamese ministries and agencies over the past time, considering it the good foundation for the 2008 agenda.

By Hoàng Uyên