The Vietnam News Agency reported that, after finishing the official visit to the Republic of Estonia, the afternoon 7.6 in the local time (the same evening of Hanoi time), the specialized member of the Politburo member, the Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife Le Thi Bich Tran and the high -ranking delegation of Vietnam went to Nice, the French Republic to start the mission to attend the 3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC 3); Conducting bilateral activities in France from 7-11.6 at the invitation of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron.
This is the first time the Vietnamese Prime Minister has attended the United Nations Ocean Conference; it is the Prime Minister's first visit to France since the two countries upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in October 2024, following French President Macron's visit to Vietnam in May 2025.
Immediately after arriving in France, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife visited the family of Mr. Vo Ba Luan - the owner of a restaurant specializing in Japanese dishes in the famous coastal tourist city of Nice.
Expressing the joy of welcoming the Prime Minister to visit and was moved by the attention of the Party and State leaders for overseas Vietnamese abroad, Mr. Luan said he was very proud to be Vietnamese, always interested in monitoring the situation of the country, extremely excited when he saw the country growing rapidly thanks to the proper leadership, manager of the Party, the State and the efficiency and efficiency of the government.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh commended and hoped that Mr. Vo Ba Luan and his family would continue to promote the spirit of overcoming difficulties, striving to rise up, and complying with local laws. When conditions are favorable, they will support our people, especially students and international students, promote "national love and compatriotism", the first to help the second.
The Prime Minister hopes that Mr. Vo Ba Luan and the Vietnamese community in France will increasingly grow and grow, contributing to promoting the good image of the country and people of Vietnam to international friends and promoting the role of a bridge between the two countries.
The Prime Minister requested the Vietnamese Embassy to continue to do a good job of protecting citizens, especially paying attention to helping overseas Vietnamese when facing difficulties and unforgettable situations.
Also on the afternoon of June 7, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife visited the old town and cultural works in Nice such as the Lascaris Museum - a unique cultural site, bearing the historical and artistic imprint of the French South.
Visiting the museum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his impression and admiration for the collection of valuable artifacts, especially the collection of 500 musical instruments connecting the past - present - future.
Feeling the value of the artifacts in the museum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that culture is an endogenous strength; inspiring and motivating generations; contributing to building, protecting and developing the country quickly, greenly and sustainably.
According to the Prime Minister, culture is also a colorful and sonic thread for the friendship between the two peoples and countries of Vietnam and France.
