Paris, July 7, 2026 – The Europe Today: A delegation from the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies held a working session with France’s Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) in Paris on Monday to exchange experience and strengthen cooperation in public policymaking.
The Vietnamese delegation was led by Nguyễn Kim Sơn, Deputy Head of the Commission, who briefed the French side on Việt Nam’s socio-economic development, its socialist-oriented market economy, and the Commission’s advisory role in supporting the Party leadership on major socio-economic policies, institutional reforms, and long-term national development strategies.
During the meeting, the delegation expressed interest in learning from the CESE’s experience in public policy consultation, particularly its mechanisms for engaging representative organisations, civil society, and citizens in the policymaking process.
Representatives of the CESE outlined the Council’s organisational structure and its advisory role to the French Government and Parliament on economic, social, and environmental policies. They also highlighted the institution’s contribution to promoting social dialogue, evaluating public policies, and serving as a bridge between the State and civil society.
The discussions provided the Vietnamese delegation with valuable insights into France’s policy consultation model, particularly its approach to mobilising social expertise and encouraging inclusive dialogue in the formulation of public policies.
Both sides noted that the working session contributed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in public policy development as Việt Nam and France continue to deepen their strategic partnership across various sectors.
As part of the visit to France, the Vietnamese delegation also met officials at the Embassy of Việt Nam in France to discuss matters of mutual interest. The delegation further paid tribute to late President Hồ Chí Minh by laying flowers at his statue in Montreau Park in the city of Montreuil, honouring the legacy of the Vietnamese leader.
