FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON MEETS WITH STUDENTS AND YOUNG INTELLECTUALS OF VIETNAM AT USTH-VAST

28/05/2025

On the morning of May 27, 2025, during his official visit to Vietnam, French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by his wife and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, visited University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) – Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST). This institution was established and has since developed under bilateral agreements signed by the governments of Vietnam and France on November 12, 2009, and November 2, 2018. During the visit, President Macron engaged in a discussion with Vietnamese students and young intellectuals.

The event reflects the attention and expectations of the leaders of both Vietnam and France toward the younger generation — those who play a central role in shaping the future, driving scientific and technological advancement, and contributing to the enhancement of the friendly and strategic cooperative relationship between the two countries.

At the meeting, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech and engaged with students under the theme “France – Vietnam, a Shared Future.” He also posed for group photos with faculty and students of University of Science and Technology of Hanoi.

As part of the program, French President Emmanuel Macron, together with Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân and senior leaders from both France and Vietnam, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the VNVC Vaccine and Biological Products Factory. This event marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the bilateral cooperation plan on vaccine production technology transfer between the two strategic partners. The ceremony took place just one day after VNVC announced a partnership agreement on technology transfer with France’s Sanofi Group, witnessed by Vietnamese President Lương Cường and President Emmanuel Macron.

Some highlights from the visit:

President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron and his wife visiting University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

President Macron posing for a commemorative photo with students in front of the A21 building

President Macron delivering a speech under the theme “France – Vietnam, a Common Future”

Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân and President Emmanuel Macron attending the ceremony and jointly pressing the button to launch the VNVC vaccine production plant project