French Navy Ship Visits Hai Phong as Both Sides Discuss Expanded Cooperation
On November 12, Hai Phong leaders met with officers from the visiting French Navy ship Vendémiaire. Both sides expressed hope that the visit would strengthen exchanges between their navies and advance cooperation in maritime affairs, professional exchanges and culture.
On the afternoon of November 12, 2026, leaders of the Hai Phong People's Committee met with a delegation of officers from the visiting French Navy ship Vendémiaire at the city's Political and Administrative Center. Nguyễn Minh Hùng, Vice Chairman of the Hai Phong People's Committee, said the visit would help build mutual trust, strengthen friendship between the peoples of the two countries and advance the Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The Vice Chairman of the Hai Phong People's Committee presents a gift to the captain of the French naval ship.（VietVance）
Nguyễn Minh Hùng said Hai Phong is working to develop its marine economy, logistics services and modern industry while advancing a green transition. Hai Phong and the French port city of Brest have been sister cities since 2007, and the two sides have potential for cooperation in marine research, environmental protection, culture and education.
As of the end of June 2026, Hai Phong had six French investment projects with total registered capital of US$55.5 million. In the first 10 months of 2026, Hai Phong's exports to France exceeded US$102 million. Hai Phong hopes to continue strengthening ties with Brest through the French Embassy in Vietnam and to expand cooperation with French local governments, organizations and businesses.
The Hai Phong People's Committee meets with a delegation of French Navy ship officers.（VietVance）
Captain Jean-Christophe Dherbécourt said the visit reflected the two countries' defense cooperation and long-standing friendship. Through exchanges, visits and working activities in Hai Phong, the delegation hopes to deepen mutual understanding between the two navies and explore opportunities for cooperation in maritime affairs, professional exchanges and culture.
Source: VietVance
