As an icon of French Renaissance architecture and the site where King Francis I signed an ordinance that made the French language compulsory for all official documents The Cité Internationale de la Langue Française was inaugurated at the Château de Villers-Cotterêts with the help of integrator ETC Audiovisuel undertook the AV integration project assisted by more than a dozen Digital Projection laser projectors The restoration of the Château de Villers-Cotterêts was no easy feat requiring significant restoration efforts before the audiovisual system could be installed As a major project for ETC Audiovisuel in 2023 consisting of more than 60 audiovisual areas using nearly 80 screens and 25 video projectors including 15 Digital Projection E-Vision laser 11000 4K-UHD and E-Vision 7500 laser projectors as well as ten ETC Audiovisuel’s media servers handling the necessary warping and blending The Onlyview server brings a suite of tools which were used to achieve AV rendering conceptualised by the Projectile set design company Equipped with a 1,200 sq.m exhibition area and 15 rooms divided into three sections the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française opted for a single ceiling-mounted Digital Projection E-Vision laser 7599 4K-UHD projectors onto a 2.9m-wide semi-spheric inverted table The une langue monde (a global language) section the la langue dans tous ses états exhibit focuses on trips around the world with three ceiling-mounted Digital Projection E-Vision laser 4K UHD laser projectors provide content for each hosting four ceiling-hung and wall-mounted projection screens with a third area hosting six more projection screens of various sizes and heights Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just 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partnership on shared priorities and challenges Prime Minister Trudeau will highlight the richness and diversity of Canada’s Francophone cultures and the essential role that Francophone communities continue to play in building a better The Summit will also be attended by representatives from New Brunswick as well as civil society leaders and members of the business community who will contribute to the Canadian pavilions at the Francophonie Village and the FrancoTech fair The Prime Minister’s participation in the Summit will help strengthen Canada’s relations with the other states and governments of La Francophonie and advance solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges that impact countries within La Francophonie “The Sommet de la Francophonie will be an opportunity for Canada to continue its close collaboration with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie including its member states and governments to protect and promote the French language and promote our common values such as peace Prime Minister of Canada  @CanadianPM General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam attended the opening session of the 19th Francophonie Summit held at Villers-Cotterêts castle Paris (VNA) - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam attended the opening session of the 19th Francophonie Summit held at Villers-Cotterêts castle and Entrepreneurship in French," French President Emmanuel Macron emphasised the special bond between countries that use French saying that the Francophone community needs to continue promoting cooperation so that French becomes the language of culture He highlighted the fundamental values of the Francophone community which are solidarity recognition of cultural and linguistic diversity as well as respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie Louise Mushikiwabo said that the organisation will continue reforming to meet rapid changes of the current situation while promoting teaching and learning in French the top Vietnamese leader attended a banquet hosted by the French President and witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on agricultural cooperation between Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Benin’s Ministry of Agriculture Lam is set to deliver a key speech at the summit on October 5 He will have meetings and discussions with leaders of many countries and international organisations to boost bilateral and multilateral diplomatic The 19 Francophonie Summit is taking place on October 4-5 in France The opening session was held at Villers-Cotterêts castle Various activities are being held within the summit’s framework Francophone cultural village and Francophone festival./ boasting a population of more than 1.2 billion people and accounting for 16% of the global GDP and 20% of the global trade has been a potential land for economic and investment cooperation and trade exchange General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam said on October 4 Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his entourage arrived at Orly Airport in Paris in the evening of October 3 (local time) starting their participation in the 19th Francophonie Summit and an official visit to France from October 3-7 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron The state visit underscored the commitment of Vietnam and Sri Lanka to cherish their longstanding friendship and expand all-around cooperation Rijiju reaffirmed India’s consistent stance on supporting the principles of respecting international law including the United Nations Charter and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) The upcoming state visit to Azerbaijan by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam will mark a new chapter in strengthening the relations between the two countries Party General Secretary To Lam acknowledged the award as recognition of the decades-long cooperation between Vietnam and Kazakhstan symbolising the affection and trust between the two countries’ people The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Television and Radio Complex of the President of Kazakhstan also signed a cooperation agreement on this occasion The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency sectors and localities continued to reorganise the political system and build a two-level local administration model An official welcome ceremony was chaired by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayevon on May 6 morning for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly who are on a three-day state visit to the Central Asian country Party General Secretary To Lam addresses the Vietnam–Kazakhstan Business Roundtable in Astana on May 6 as part of his ongoing state visit to Kazakhstan The Party and State of Vietnam highly value and create favourable conditions for religions to operate within the framework of the law The nationwide launch of major national projects in celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day is scheduled for August 19 some deputies underlined the need for more clearly defined criteria for allowing teachers to work beyond the standard retirement threshold with particular concern expressed about its suitability in the pre-school and general education levels Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don of the Naval Academy and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy left Nha Trang city the south central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5 for visits and exchanges with the navies of China and the Philippines The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency Stressing the importance of cooperation between the Senate of Kazakhstan and Vietnam’s National Assembly the two leaders agreed to promote collaboration increase delegation exchanges via parliamentary channels Party General Secretary To Lam praised the Vietnamese community in Kazakhstan for their integration into the local society as well as their solidarity and efforts to preserve the national identity Vietnam always values Sri Lanka’s invaluable support during its past struggle for national independence as well as in its ongoing renewal and international integration the full draft resolution on the supplementations and amendments to some articles of the 2013 Constitution and accompanying documents will be publicised for public comment Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was present at the airport to welcome the Vietnamese leader and delegation Sri Lanka regards Vietnam as a source of inspiration and encouragement in its own quest for progress and recovery 2008 by the Ministry of Information and Communications Email: vietnamplus@vnanet.vn Reproduction in any form is prohibited without written consent Announcement: we are delighted to announce the birth of the Cité internationale de la langue française this new cultural centre focuses on all the cultures of the French-speaking world And it’s no coincidence that such an establishment is being set up in Villers-Cotterêts since it was here almost 500 years ago that François I promulgated the decree that made French the official language of the Kingdom So what is the history of the Château de Villers-Cotterêts And what will you be able to discover in this brand new Cité internationale de la langue française Here’s an overview of what’s in store Article produced in collaboration with the Centre des monuments nationaux French history was at a turning point: Francis I had just been defeated by Charles V’s troops at the Battle of Pavia the king would not be released until a year later the King had to take control of his kingdom once again and forge closer ties with the Parliament of Paris and the Faculty of Theology which had taken full advantage of his absence to assert their autonomy Francis I made Paris his main residence and launched a number of construction projects in the Paris region he constructed or remodelled nearly seven châteaux in less than fifteen years including the Louvre and the Château de Fontainebleau One of these many projects was the Château de Villers-Cotterêts the estate was already a magnet due to its proximity to the Retz forest poetically described as a “forest amphitheatre” due to its horseshoe shape surrounding the town François I wanted to bring the Court here from time to time to enjoy the pleasures of the hunt The kings of France enjoyed Villers-Cotterêts which became an informal capital of the Kingdom of France for the duration of their stays so much so that Francis I nicknamed the château “Mon Plaisir” (My Pleasure) Philippe II d’Orléans celebrated the coronation of Louis XV with 1,000 guests and Molière’s troupe staged a performance of ” Le Tartuffe ou l’Hypocrite ” in 1664 Villers-Cotterêts is also a major political centre It was here that François I signed the famous Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts in 1539 the Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts makes French the official language of the administration It is the oldest piece of legislation still in force in France The aim of this ordinance was to make legal documents easier to understand which was only written and understood by the elite It was a founding text that enabled the administration to communicate more easily with the people The Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts also required churches to keep a register of baptisms and burials Article 110: In order that there should be no cause for doubt as to the understanding of court rulings we wish and order that they be made and written so clearly that there is Article 111: And because such things have often happened with regard to the understanding of the Latin words contained in the said rulings whether of our sovereign courts and other subaltern and inferior courts Villers-Cotterêts was seized as national property It became in turn a barracks for the Republican army a begging depot and then an old people’s home The sumptuous rooms were transformed into refectories the retirement home moved out of the château and into more modern buildings This raised the question of what to do with the castle which was then empty and in an alarming state of disrepair Emmanuel Macron expressed the wish to turn the château into a laboratory dedicated to the French language in a nod to the ordinance signed here 5 centuries ago This led to the launch of a vast campaign to restore the château with the aim of opening the Cité internationale de la langue française in October 2023 The Cité internationale de la langue française has just opened its doors. This brand new space, managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux an artistic stage… it is a protean establishment that has just seen the light of day you’re bound to notice this impressive glass roof covered with a lexical sky slang and others that have only recently made their way into the dictionary chosen with the residents of Villers-Cotterêts symbolise the diversity of the French language The first room on the tour is open to visitors free of charge It explains the history of the château and highlights the links between Villers-Cotterêts and the French language A number of portraits of writers from the region – including Alexandre Dumas who was born in Villers-Cotterêts – as well as testimonials from local residents show the region’s attachment to its castle and its language but each region has its own way of using it It’s a language that evolves and travels The permanent exhibition invites you to explore all the specific features of this rich language through 62 interactive displays The tour begins with a presentation of French as a “world language” its distribution around the world and its relationship with other languages Don’t miss the “magic library” where a virtual librarian will offer you a personalised reading recommendation you can explore sounds and words from all over the world 72 regional languages are officially recognised you can discover them all thanks to a number of interactive features You can also discover how words are formed and travel inside a 360° dome that evokes the transformation of language through cultural and commercial exchanges which has been at the heart of nation-building since the Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts a wide-ranging programme of artistic events will be staged to showcase the diversity of the French-speaking world The auditorium of the Cité internationale de la langue française will host dance This vast programme has been put together with over 80 partners national and international institutions working on the French language As well as the tour route and cultural programme the Cité also houses a café and a bookshop-boutique or simply walk through it to get to the forest behind the château Admission to the Cité internationale de la langue française is free with the Passion Monuments card which gives you unlimited access to around a hundred monuments throughout France Address :Cité internationale de la langue française1 place Aristide BriandVillers-Cotterêts Opening times :Opening on 1 November 2023Tuesday to Sunday Website:https://www.cite-langue-francaise.fr/ This article was produced in collaboration with the Centre des Monuments NationauxThanks to Juliette Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.  Learn more recevez le meilleur de Culturez-vous dans votre boite mail bringing together more than 50 heads of state and around 100 delegations The summit is organised by the Organisation Internationale de Francophonie including Malta as an observer state since 2018 We are honoured to learn that Malta’s Education Minister Clifton Grima is attending the summit French may have lost its place as the language of international diplomacy but the language of Molière is no less dynamic and has a long future ahead of it It is the fifth most-widely spoken language in the world after English It currently has 326 million speakers and might have 500 million by 2050 and 720 million by 2070 60 per cent of French speakers are found on the African continent A new museum dedicated to the French language This summit is special in that the inaugural session was held in the new museum of the history and diversity of the French language at Villers-Cotterêts The Cité internationale de la langue française is located in a royal Renaissance château restored in 2023 on the initiative of the President of the French Republic This place is steeped in history: it was here that King François I signed an ordinance in 1539 establishing French as the language of government built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition and recently renovated is hosting the plenary sessions of the heads of state debates and artistic performances will take centre stage in a number of Parisian cultural venues showcasing French-speaking companies in the fields of artificial intelligence Malta and France have much to do to defend multilingualism and linguistic diversity in international forums- Sandrine Lelong-Motta The Francophonie agenda has identified four key priorities: continuing to support and train French teachers around the world; making La Francophonie a forum for diplomatic convergence; ensuring that French is not ostracised by the algorithms of the digital world; and promoting French as a language of commerce and law particularly to help developing countries unify their domestic markets and integrate into globalisation I was delighted to discover that the Maltese language has a French vocabulary and according to a Eurobarometer published in 2024 13 per cent of Maltese are French-speaking Some TV packages in Malta offer channels in French but also the French public service channels France 2 and France 3 and France 24 which are an opportunity to hear some French at the end of the day I am very happy to have started to meet the French teachers from secondary schools Junior College and the University of Malta – a member of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie – who all play an essential role in promoting our language and literature The Alliance Française Malte-Méditerranée is also an open place for lifelong learning of French and recognition of its level through international certification the embassy’s cultural service is available to support Maltese students who would like to study in France I am certain that Malta and France have much to do to defend multilingualism and linguistic diversity in international forums As we celebrate 60 years of bilateral relations and share a common European and Mediterranean destiny Sandrine Lelong-Motta is the Ambassador of France please register for free or log in to your account Bahia del Circeo (6f Royal Dream-Grojella Paric) rallied and held to win the Prix de Villers Cotterets (purse 53,000€ 15 starts all 6-7 years old) at 2.1/1 odds and timed in a quick 1.11.0kr (fractions 1.08.2kr at the 1500 to go mark; 1.10.5lr at the 1000 and 1.11.4kr with 500 meters remaining) Eric Raffin teamed this Vitale Ciotola trainee for Grancesco Gargiulo as she recorded her eighth win in FR from 16 starts Finishing second was 4.2/1 Hamilton du Ham (6g Rachmaninov Seven) with Joann Lebourgeois aboard for Yannick Desmet with third to 4.5/1 Hustia (6f Viking de Val) handled by trainer Matthieu Abrivard fir Bernard Desmontils The previous day at Vincennes saw Lizy Josselyn (2f Love You-Cezua Josselyn-Sam Bourbon) win the Prix des Camelias (purse 43,000€ 11 starters two-year olds) timed in 1.17.8kr with David Thomain driving the 14/1 outsider Tomas Malmqvist trains the two-time winner in four career starts for Ecurie Hunter Valley Let Me Shine Gio (2f Face Time Bourbon-Each Time-Coktail Jet) was second at 4.2/1 odds with Matthieu Abrivard driving for Sebastien Guarato and Scuderia Bivans Srl the owner/breeder Little Star Fleury (2f Doberman) was third for Alexis Collette and trainer Hedi Le Bec at 82/1 The sire of the winner Love You has been retired from the FR Stallion Directory The top stallion Love You (Coktail Jet) will not be offered in public stud this year his owner Jean-Pierre Dubois will still be able to use his services for his mares depending on the form of the stallion Love You covered 80 mares but had seen his breeding season cut short with a stop of services announced on May 20th Top player on the racecourses (22 wins and €1,416,537 in earnings this year) Twice at the top of the list of sires of winners in France he is notably the sire of the champion Bélina Josselyn He has 1,476 foals registered in France (IFCE data) to which must be added a significant foreign production For the French stallion directory, click here Love You and other FR stallions have made a positive impact on trotting in Australia and New Zealand FR stallion Classic Connection (Love You-Crys Dream) is now standing in AUS The dam Crys Dream is now in the US at Dubois KY Farm and has a promising Greenshoe colt under the care of Marie Ortolon Barr Haras des Trotteurs files/photos-harness trots by Thomas H. 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More than 210 million euros have been invested making it President Macron's second-largest cultural project after Notre-Dame de Paris The initiative is deeply rooted in the history of Villers-Cotterêts where François I signed the ordinance in 1539 that imposed the use of French in administrative documents and where Alexandre Dumas was born However, it also holds political significance in a region marked by deindustrialisation, unemployment "Onomatopoeia," "weird," "spoiler," "nonsense": upon entering this castle visitors will discover a "lexical sky" in the Court of the Jeu de paume The suspended words have been chosen in collaboration with the local residents along with the chapel and the Queen's staircase leads to a permanent exhibition showcasing the spread of the French language worldwide Visitors can enter a cubic "magic library" containing thousands of books and receive personalised reading recommendations from an artificial intelligence machine Screens display actors performing linguistic acrobatics and offer interactive spelling tests and that means we have a responsibility here at the Cité internationale to show the language in the process of being transformed which is also why there will be researchers and artists here," explains the centre's director He adds: "I hope that we will be able to evolve to make a certain number of things evolve on the question of gender But that also applies to the acceptance of new words in the French language I'll say it again: we're not defending language artist and researcher residencies are set to bring the place to life A "very ambitious" goal of 200,000 visitors per year has been set the director of 'National monuments centre' that everything is being done to ensure local residents can access the centre without cost barriers Tuesday World Subscribers only Israel prepares large-scale Gaza offensive to achieve lasting occupation World Subscribers only Romania enters government crisis amid election World Subscribers only In 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Guimet in Paris The highly political Cité Internationale de la Langue Française was inaugurated on October 30 in the restored former home of King François I The "lexical sky" of the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française in the courtyard of the Renaissance Château de Villers-Cotterêts FRANÇOIS NASCIMBENI/AFP The clatter of jackhammers had died down On the grounds of the Château de Villers-Cotterêts (Aisne northern France) – where King François I signed an order in 1539 imposing the use of French in judicial and administrative acts which were previously drafted in Latin – the coming and going of workers had stopped and the fine dust covering the floors had been cleaned temporary buildings and scaffolding had been dismantled announced in March 2017 during his first presidential campaign had taken shape: The Cité Internationale de la Langue Française ("International City of the French Language") was inaugurated by the president on Monday which justifies a total budget of €211 million is not limited to the 1,600 square meter interactive tour of the French language including its expansion and enrichment thanks to all of the French-speaking world It provides space for local associations (fencing club etc.); residencies for French-speaking authors; and The aim is to attract museumgoers from a wide range of backgrounds: French-speaking foreigners and people from the region museum regulars and less accustomed visitors You have 90.38% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier 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entrusted to the Centre des Monuments Nationaux (National Monument Center) known for their work on mediation devices for Hôtel de la Marine were selected for their technical excellence and creative abilities to develop innovative formats Each creation resulted from a collaborative effort between the Mill+ and Ilusio writers and directors the supervising team (Projectile & Lundi 8) and the members of the scientific committee they developed engaging and accessible concepts to narrate the French language and Francophonie through various themes “Our mission is to transform concepts into tangible and captivating experiences for the public This project provided us with the unique opportunity to demonstrate the depth of our expertise on an exciting topic: the French language It stands as the most extensive production experience we’ve embarked on to date Over a span of almost two years and a half we successfully rallied and guided a diverse team to craft 60 ingenious and entertaining installations We trust that the public enjoys discovering this immersive journey into the essence of the French language as we derived from bringing it to life.” “I had the privilege of joining the Centre des Monuments Nationaux team in the project concluding year the foremost consideration is how they will be perceived by the public upon completion Each content piece is designed to be simultaneously entertaining and inclusive for diverse audiences I take immense pride in the achievements resulting from our collaborative efforts with the CNM and we are looking forward to receiving feedback from the public.” Find out more about The Mill and its services Legal including 15 Digital Projection E-Vision models have been deployed by ETC Audiovisuel at the Chateau de Villers-Cotterets French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron pledged to restore the Château de Villers-Cotterêts – a symbol of French Renaissance architecture and where King Francis I signed an ordinance that made the French language compulsory for all official documents – to its former glory the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française cultural venue was inaugurated in the historically significant building The AV integration project was overseen by ETC Audiovisuel which collaborated closely with architecture studio Projectiles and digital scenographer Lundi8 The project comprised nearly 80 screens and 25 video projectors across more than 60 areas including the 1,200 sq metre Cité Internationale de la Langue Française exhibition which explores the history of the French language The kit included 15 Digital Projection E-Vision Laser 11000 4K-UHD and E-Vision 7500 laser projectors with 10 of ETC Audiovisuel’s Onlyview media servers handling the warping and blending permanent installations lead at ETC Audiovisuel says one of the reasons ETC chose to utilise Digital Projection’s E-Vision laser projectors was the fact that the laser-based technology allowed it to achieve low energy consumption and virtually maintenance-free operation Digital Projection’s 1-chip DLP laser projectors offer a high brightness within a compact and lightweight chassis The ultra-short-throw lens option proved ideal for this project especially in rooms where space was limited “Having worked with Digital Projection projectors before we knew we could count on their exceptional quality and performance to help us deliver a seamless and outstanding AV integration,” says Segelle The Onlyview servers provide a comprehensive suite of tools which were essential to achieving the meticulous AV rendering conceptualised by the set design company Segelle says: “The Onlyview multi-stream AV server was selected to manage media playback across multiple servers simultaneously This ensured the delivery of the sharpest and most flawless images as envisioned by our image production partners “The entire network was synchronised to play content harmoniously leveraging multiple servers to facilitate deformations overlays and interactivity through the Notch gateway which enables the creation of generative content “From the initial tests to final installation every aspect was carefully orchestrated to preserve the chateau’s architectural and historical integrity while inspiring the visitor to learn more about the French language Sign up for regular updates and get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox You can manage your subscriptions just select the ones you want to receive Sign in or Register a new account to join the discussion As Vietnam and Europe continue to strengthen their partnership both sides remain committed to building on their achievements while embracing new cooperation opportunities for peace and stability in the region and the world Hanoi (VNA) – Against the backdrop of complex global dynamics in 2024 Vietnam and Europe maintained growth momentum in their bilateral ties built on their mutual trusts and concerted efforts 2024 – Consolidating foundation to forge stronger relations The European countries commended Vietnam’s potential and always sees the nation its important partner in the Indo-Pacific Strategy while the Southeast Asian country has considered Europe an important historical and cultural connections between the two sides serve as catalysts for them to step up their bilateral relations Vietnam’s friendship and cooperation partnerships with its traditional European partners were reinforced with a multitude of diplomatic activities at all levels in 2024 including the exchange of 30 high-level delegations Forty-two cooperation documents were signed in various domains helping concretise the upgraded partnership frameworks as well as bilateral and international commitments A landmark moment came when Vietnam and France elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Party General Secretary To Lam's October 2024 visit making France the first EU member and the second European country to achieve this status with Vietnam The diplomatic calendar was particularly active with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to Hungary and Romania in January and attendance at the expanded BRICS summit in October and the state visits to Vietnam by German President Frank Walter Steinmeier in January and Russian President Vladimir Putin in June Vietnam and European countries agreed to continue maintaining existing cooperation mechanisms like strategic dialogues and regular political consultations the two sides coordinated closely and promoted the culture of dialogue and cooperation European leaders demonstrated their respect for Vietnam’s increasing role and prestige in the international arena while expressing their hope to consolidate and nurture the relations and establish a rational partnership framework with Vietnam Economy – trade continued to be a bright spot in the relations between Vietnam and Europe in 2024 Trade revenue with the EU reached 68 billion USD The EU solidified its position as Vietnam's fourth-largest trading partner and fifth-largest investor with cumulative investment exceeding 30 billion USD Vietnam kept on effectively implementing free trade agreements with the EU (EVFTA) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU-VFTA) Negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) progressed while efforts continued to secure the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) The bilateral cooperation transcended beyond traditional sectors to new ones that are in accordance with the global development trend and Vietnam’s development priorities such as innovation and semiconductor human resources training Due attention was paid to people-to-people exchange The resumption of direct flights to Russia and new air routes to Germany and Kazakhstan last year helped boost European tourist arrivals to nearly 392,000 representing a 17.9% increase from the previous year This surge signals Vietnam's growing appeal as a destination for European investors and tourists alike particularly in the aftermath of floods and natural disasters the governments and people of many European countries stood firmly with Vietnam demonstrating their respect for the friendship with Vietnam Vietnamese Party and State leaders also asked the European administrations to create favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community to study work and well integrate into the host society promoting their role to connect the two sides 2025 – Charting course for enhanced relations As Vietnam now stands ready to embrace a new era – that of the nation’s rise the diplomatic sector continues innovating its mindset and actions serving as a catalyst to open up new opportunities for national development This diplomatic evolution aims to effectively serve security and development interests while elevating Vietnam's international standing and contributing to a fair Foreign activities are expected to go vibrant this year including those with many European countries and partners like Russia Based on the unceasingly consolidated friendship together with huge cooperation potential Vietnam has identified four key priorities for cooperation with European partners helping improve the nation’s position in the new era Vietnam will maintain a strategic environment of peace and cooperation through strengthened cooperation with its important partners and traditional friends in Europe contributing to enhancing political trust and creating motives for cooperation in other sectors This is evidenced by the establishment of the strategic partnership with the Czech Republic and comprehensive partnership with Switzerland in January 2025 Advancing economic diplomacy is another priority with a focus on business and local community interests particularly in areas where Europe excels and Vietnam seeks growth like digital transformation Vietnam will work to intensify collaboration in science it will capitalise on the potential of the Vietnamese community with more than 1 million people in Europe to enhance bilateral ties contribute to Vietnam’s development both sides remain committed to building on their achievements while embracing new cooperation opportunities for peace and stability in the region and the world./ Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visits to Poland and the Czech Republic as well as his attendance at the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and bilateral activities in Switzerland from January 15-23 conveyed a message of determination and aspiration to attract international resources to drive national development in a new era Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session with the Vietnam Innovation Network in Europe (VINEU) and Vietnamese experts in Prague on January 19 afternoon (local time) as part of his official visit to the Czech Republic The Liaison Committee for Overseas Vietnamese in Europe “For Vietnam’s seas and islands” has transferred its rotating chairmanship to the Truong Sa club in Germany 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a million readers pay to read the Financial Times today concluded his participation at the 19th Sommet de la Francophonie in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris This visit was an opportunity for him to promote the French language strengthen Canada’s relations with other member states and governments of La Francophonie Prime Minister Trudeau underlined Canada’s commitment to promoting development He announced more than $11 million to support initiatives that focus on improved access to education and the safety and security of communities while strengthening our relations with French-speaking countries in Africa The Prime Minister reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to supporting governance modernization at the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) so it can fulfill its mandate transparently and as effectively as possible especially with respect to promoting our shared values and the French language He noted the work underway to map and identify workforce needs for the teaching of French and instruction in French Prime Minister Trudeau also reiterated Canada’s support for La Francophonie’s operators and institutions by announcing a federal investment of nearly $1.6 million This funding will support scientific research in French as well as student mobility and youth employability while helping expand the diversity of French-language content on the TV5MONDEplus platform It will also support research on promoting the French language and Francophone identities in cities across La Francophonie and foster the participation of women in parliaments in the Francophone world In the Déclaration de Villers-Cotterêts Canada and the other OIF member states and governments invited digital platforms to strengthen their commitments to create a safer and fairer digital space They also agreed on the importance of promoting the responsible use and development of artificial intelligence and countering disinformation Prime Minister Trudeau underscored the importance of continuing to build strong relationships with our partners in La Francophonie to create a safer and more prosperous future for our peoples As a founding member of the OIF and its second-largest donor Canada is firmly committed to supporting the OIF’s mandate and initiatives in particular to protect and promote the French language as well as cultural and linguistic diversity Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Cité internationale de la langue française which seeks to promote the richness and diversity of the French language and its role in the world Canada is highlighting the importance of its Francophone minority communities deepening exchanges between Francophones in Canada and abroad and showcasing the diversity of the Canadian Francophonie to Cité visitors Building on the progress made during President Macron’s visit to Canada last month Prime Minister Trudeau also reiterated his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Canada and France the Prime Minister met with international counterparts to discuss current geopolitical challenges with wide-ranging impacts as well as tensions in the Middle East and along Lebanon’s southern border He emphasized the importance of working together to preserve peace and security in the world “During the Sommet de la Francophonie I renewed Canada’s commitment to promoting and protecting the French language In collaboration with the OIF and the other member states and governments we can create new opportunities for Francophone people around the world.” You don't have permission to access the page you requested. 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Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb suggestion or any problem in the purview of the government send us your message and we will try to respond as soon as possible we will forward your message to the relevant institution (If you have already contacted us regarding the same matter as an envoy of the President of the Republic of Serbia attended today’s inaugural opening ceremony of the 19th Francophonie Summit at the Château de Villers-Cotterêts near Paris with the presence of about 100 heads of state delegations which was addressed by President of France Emmanuel Macron as well as Secretary General of La Francophonie Louise Mushikiwabo the chairmanship of the summit was handed over from Tunisia to this year’s host which will make this country the host of Francophonie after 33 years in his capacity as an envoy of the President of the Republic of Serbia met with President of France Emmanuel Macron and conveyed the greetings of President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and expressed Serbia’s readiness to further strengthen cooperation The Minister of Culture also spoke with heads of state and government and on that occasion informed them of our country's desire to become a full member of the International Organisation of La Francophonie and thus reaffirm its commitment to the values ​​that it itself cherishes and shares as part of its culture and heritage He reminded that in order to gradually fulfill the requirements for full membership the Republic of Serbia became an associate member of La Francophonie on 11 October 2018 and pointed out that in our country 4.3% of the population speaks French while the government of Serbia is active in improving the French language skills in the civil service The police killed two brothers who had links to Al Qaeda in Yemen and were suspected in the massacre at a Paris newspaper office officers also killed an alleged associate of the brothers who had held hostages in a kosher supermarket suspected in an assault on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo walked into a police station northeast of Paris and gave himself up brought together leaders from nearly 100 member countries of the Francophonie community as well as Francophone institutions and international and regional organizations Among them were heads of state and government of the Francophonie community French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the special bond between countries that use French asserting that the Francophonie community needs to continue enhancing cooperation to make French a language of culture He also affirmed that the fundamental values of the Francophonie community are unity recognition of cultural and linguistic diversity and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries Both the French President and the Prime Minister of Tunisia praised the contributions of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) to global processes including the UN Summit of the Future recently held in New York Francophonie Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo highlighted that the Francophonie community has been maturing and is actively contributing to collective efforts to promote cooperation and dialogue The Secretary-General emphasized that the OIF will continue to reform in order to respond to the rapid changes in the current situation while supporting programs for women and youth and further promoting the teaching of French and entrepreneurship in French the Vietnamese General Secretary and President attended a reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech at the Francophone Business Forum on Innovation and Creativity (FrancoTech) and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on agricultural cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of Benin and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam the Vietnamese leader will deliver an important speech at the Villers-Cotterêts summit He will also meet and discuss with senior leaders from various countries and international organizations to promote diplomatic and bilateral and multilateral trade cooperation between Vietnam and those countries The 19 Francophonie Summit is taking place on October 4-5 in France Francophone cultural village and Francophone festival This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Culture and Communication © 2025 -All rights reserved He highlighted the fundamental values of the Francophone community which are solidarity Livestock and Fisheries.Lam is set to deliver a key speech at the summit on October 5 economic and trade cooperation.The 19 Francophonie Summit is taking place on October 4-5 in France French President Emmanuel Macron and Secretary-General of La Francophonie presided over the official welcoming ceremony for General Secretary and President To Lam and other heads of state attending the 19th Francophone Summit marks the first time that General Secretary and President To Lam has participated in the Francophone Summit which gathers nearly 100 representatives from member countries of the Francophonie community and Entrepreneurship in French," the summit will discuss key priorities and directions for cooperation within the Francophonie particularly focusing on economic collaboration General Secretary and President To Lam is set to deliver a key speech and cooperative stance on global challenges the Francophonie community has seen Vietnam as a model for socio-economic development and a key player in economic cooperation with 88 member countries and territories representing a population of approximately 1.2 billion people offers vast opportunities for economic cooperation General Secretary and President To Lam also met with Mr Honorary President of the French Employers' Confederation and Founder of Notus Technologies praised Vietnam’s interest in the Francophonie community and expressed their desire to collaborate with the country “The French Employers' Confederation is eager to work with Vietnam particularly in the high-competition sectors of agricultural and food processing,” Roux De Bezieux stated General Secretary and President To Lam called on the French Employers' Confederation to continue supporting and acting as a bridge for business investments between the two countries He highlighted that Vietnam prioritizes foreign investments that emphasize quality General Secretary and President To Lam urged the French Employers' Confederation and the Francophone Employers' Union to strengthen ties and cooperation in areas where both sides have strong potential OIF Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo chaired the Ministerial meeting on Thursday ahead of the 19th Summit opening Friday in Paris President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Thursday arrived in Paris France where they join other Heads of State and Government for the 19th Summit of La Francophonie co-hosted by International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo and French President Emmanuel Macron and do business in French,” the 19th Francophonie Summit will have a special focus on youth employment the President and First Lady will attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Francophonie Summit in Villers-Cotterêts a town 80 km north-east of Paris where French was declared the official language of France in 1539 they will join other dignitaries for a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron at the Élysée Palace President Kagame will attend a closed roundtable session on “Renewed Multilateralism” chaired by President Macron The Summit will conclude with the adoption of the Villers-Cotterêts Declaration the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation participated in the 45th Ministerial Conference of the Francophonie (CMF) to discuss preparations for the summit which kicks off tomorrow the Minister Nduhungirehe announced to his peers the holding of the 46th Ministerial Conference of the Francophonie in Kigali in 2025 Minister Nduhungirehe attended the Ministerial meeting to lay ground for the main summit Thor Hushovd hit his opponents with a hard reminder that he is a sprinter to reckon with by taking.. Thor Hushovd hit his opponents with a hard reminder that he is a sprinter to reckon with by taking victory at the end of 193 kilometres into Joigny The 29 year-old Norwegian benefited from the work of teammate Julien Dean and went long to overtake Robert Hunter (Barloworld) and Oscar Freire (Rabobank) "It was very fast with big roads at the end," noted Hushovd at the end of the day The sprinters' teams had sucked in the escape of Matthieu Sprick (Bouygues Telecom) Sébastien Chavanel (Française Des Jeux) and Christian Knees (Milram) that had been clear since 25 kilometres into the day The race-conclusion saw Sprick bolting free at eight kilometres to go as the peloton was only 30" back The Frenchman was clawed back 4.8 kilometres from the finish and the way was clear for a sprint-fest "My team did a lot of work for me with riders such as Sébastien Hinault and William Bonnet helping a lot," Hushovd continued Dean was the star domestique when he personally escorted me in the crucial closing metres I stayed on his wheel and he started the sprint very strongly with about 450 metres to go He led me out and then I jumped with about 200 metres to go." Hushovd rode the New Zealand express through the gentle right-hand bend and then launched off to the lead-out man's left Hushovd led from what appeared to be a long 300 metres to go using the power that gave him four stage wins and one Maillot Vert to hold off Robert Hunter (Barloworld) on his right "This win is very good for me because I didn't have a very good start to the season I prepared the season to be good in the Classics but I fell sick the day before Milano-Sanremo and I didn't do well in the Classics It is great to win a stage because of that and I am very happy I hope the rest of the race goes as well as today." Hunter continues to improve and makes well on ASO's invite of the Professional Continental team Barloworld "I wasn't too happy when I crossed the line because I don't like to lose but as I told you this morning I am feeling good and I am ready for a big result," noted the South African to Jean-François Quénet "I was trying to get into the right position but I was a little way back because of a Lampre guy Had I been closer to Hushovd it could have been a different story I was sprinting faster than him but I came from too far back It's the way it goes; it's the Tour de France But I am slowly closing the gap to the first win of my career at the Tour de France." Spaniard Oscar Freire (Rabobank) made the top-three followed by Erik Zabel (Milram) Robert Förster (Gerolsteiner) and Steegmans' teammate Tom Boonen "The last kilometres were very chaotic," Boonen noted after his eighth place There was a corner at five hundred metres and that is where it went wrong When Thor Hushovd went we had to brake and that is where it happened." maybe because he had lost the sprint but maybe it was because stage 2 winner Steegmans finished ahead of him to take some of his precious sprint points Boonen continues to hold the sprinter's Maillot Vert by 12 points over Zabel and 14 over Robbie McEwen (Predictor) Fabian Cancellara (Team CSC) retained his race leader's Maillot Jaune as he finished safely in the group in 47th The winner of the prologue in London and yesterday's stage to Compiègne holds 29" over Hushovd and 33" over Andreas Klöden of Astana The Swiss cronoman has no illusions of holding the Maillot over the Alps "When the mountains are coming it is 'game over' for me," stated Cancellara "My other job will start; I will look out for Schleck and Sastre I want to repay those guys for what they did for me." For his efforts Sprick was given the Prix de la Combativité for most aggressive rider The prize is awarded at the end of each stage by a panel of judges including Tour Director Christian Prudhomme and journalists 187 riders headed out from the birthplace of Count of Monte Cristo author Alexandre Dumas and rode into some into unseasonably cool weather - a dramatic difference from last year's scorching temperatures in the Tour the first action of the day was an early category four climb where Alexander Kuchynski (Liquigas) took the maximum points ahead of David Millar (Saunier Duval) and Stéphane Augé (Cofidis) - two of his breakaway companions from stage one The first attacks began ahead of the 30 kilometre mark and the successful break of the day was launched by Matthieu Sprick (Bouygues Telecom) He was joined by Juan Antonio Flecha (Rabobank) Sylvain Chavanel (Cofidis) and Christian Knees (Milram) to form the day-long escape that would take all of the intermediate sprint bonuses and mountain points With Chavanel protecting the polka dot jersey of Augé and none of the men up front threatening the points jersey of Tom Boonen (Quickstep) it was up to yellow jersey Fabian Cancellara's CSC team to control the pace yet again and kept the gap to a maximum of four minutes with occasional help from Quickstep and Predictor-Lotto Chavanel mopped up the points in defense of his team-mate's polka dot jersey while Flecha came second ahead of Verdugo Flecha then went on to take maximum points at the first intermediate sprint in La Ferte-Gaucher (km 69) in front of Chavanel and Sprick As the peloton worked to close the gap to the leaders a crash in the back of the peloton felled Rémy Di Grégorio (Française des Jeux) and Xabier Zandio (Caisse d'Epargne) The latter would immediately abandon the stage finally chasing back on 12 kilometres later The crash split the peloton into three groups causing a little panic for the Discovery Channel team who had to work hard to bring white jersey holder Vladimir Gusev back to the front Averaging just over 40 kilometres per hour the peloton held the breakaway at a near steady three to four minute lead for the majority of the day The second intermediate sprint in Soligny-Les-Etangs was taken again by Flecha ahead of Chavanel and Milram's Knees The lead began to sink as the breakaway headed up into the hills above the Yonne River valley where they tacked the third category four climb of the day the Côte De Galbaux holding just two minutes' advantage on the field and as they headed toward the Côte De Bel-Air causing a little pause in the break's efforts A crash in the field slowed the chase when Cofidis' Staf Scheirlinckx ran into some cars on the road side Verdugo had just rejoined his companions before the GPM line when Knees attacked to take the points beating Sprick and Chavanel as the chase behind began in earnest Just ten kilometres down the hill into Theil-Sur-Vanne the breakaway reached the final intermediate sprint while holding just over 90 seconds advantage on the Quickstep-led field all the while knowing the sprinters' teams were barreling down toward them Flecha again took the maximum points while Chavanel and Verdugo came second and third and then it was time for the five men to gather their wits for the struggle ahead and fell below one minute with 25 kilometres to go and while the other four did not let him go the increase in pace allowed the break's advantage to dangle at the one minute mark for a suspenseful seven kilometres before more teams lent their strength to the chase but Sprick wasn't going to take defeat lying down and launched an attack with 8.5km to go that was marked by Flecha and Knees but spelled the end of Verdugo and Chavanel When a slight lull in the pace proved unsatisfactory to Knees while Flecha held on for a few more kilometres But Flecha and Knees were no match for the sprint-hungry peloton and they finally gave up with 7 kilometres to go with a sportsmanlike shake of hands Quickstep and Predictor-Lotto all vying for control the lead in the final kilometres changed again and again Even within the last kilometre there was no clear grip on the front and the opportunists in the peloton fired off surge after surge it was the perfectly timed lead out of New Zealand champion Julian Dean which launched his team-mate Thor Hushovd to victory ahead of a feisty late charge by South African sprinter Robert Hunter (Barloworld) Oscar Freire rolled in a disappointed third ahead of Erik Zabel (Milram) and Lampre's Danilo Napolitano Starting in the town famous worldwide for crisp white wine after five days of racing in the 2007 Tour de France stage 5 contains some serious racing on a winding rolling parcours with eight categorized climbs A break will certainly get away and in the second half of the stage the road ascends to the windy roads of Morvan Plateau before a final ascent of the Cat 3 Côte de la Croix de la Libération with eight kilometres to race which could make the difference for the race winning move Climbs: Km 39.5: Côte des Grandes-Châtelaines: 1.5km climb @ 6.7% avg Km 52.5: Côte de Domecy-sur-Cure: 1.3km climb @ 6.2% avg Km 58.5: Côte de Champignolles-le-Bas: 2.0km climb @ 6.5% avg Km 86.5: Côte de Coulon: 1.0km climb @ 6.2% avg Km 98.5: Côte de Saint-Maurice: 3.0km climb @ 5.2% avg Km 119: Côte de Château-Chinon: 2.5km climb @ 3.8% avg Km 135.5: Haut-Folin: 12.9km climb @ 3.7% avg Km 174: Côte de la Croix de la Libération: 3.4km climb @ 5.4% avg Sprints: Km 36: Avallon Km 88: Montreuillon Km 145: Bibracte-Mont-Beuvray