France–Vietnam relations
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France–Vietnam relations are the diplomatic and historical relations between the French Fifth Republic and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. These relations began in the 17th century with Catholic mi
Pierre Lambert de la Motte.
Frigate Thétis, 1813 model. Musée National de la Marine (Rochefort).
The first attack by France against Vietnam occurred under the command of Jean-Baptiste Cécille in 1847.
Capture of Saigon by Charles Rigault de Genouilly on 18 February 1859, painted by Antoine Morel-Fatio.
The Organisation internationale de la Francophonie is an international organization representing states and governments with a notable affiliation with French language and culture.
France–Vietnam relations
…France has continued to maintain close relations with Vietnam, due to the historical connections between the two nations and Vietnam's presence in the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. France has an embassy in Hanoi and a consulate-general in Ho Chi Minh City…
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The Francophonie flag flying at the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa
Boutros Boutros Ghali 2002 International Women's Day at UNESCO
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