French ambassador joins Tet traditions in Hanoi

14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

Tu Anh - Hoang Huy

Jan 31, 2026 / 07:45 PM

Ahead of the Lunar New Year, French Ambassador Olivier Brochet joined traditional Tet activities in Hanoi, using the occasion to reflect on Vietnam’s cultural heritage, its respect for learning and the growing depth of the Vietnam-France relations.

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