1. Student's full name: Nguyen Xuan Cuong 2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: September 22, 1985
4. Place of birth: Thuy Nguyen, Hai Phong
5. Student recognition decision No. 1538/2020/QD-XHNV dated September 1, 2020 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in training process: No
7. Thesis topic: Vietnam - France relations in the period 2013 - 2020
8. Major: International Relations; Code: 8310601.01
9. Scientific supervisor: Professor, PhD Hoang Khac Nam, Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
10. Summary of thesis results:
The thesis focuses on clarifying the Vietnam-France relationship in the period of 2013-2020 in all aspects, pointing out the influencing factors, the current state of cooperation, the advantages and disadvantages in the relationship between the two countries. From there, it highlights the factors that highlight the changes in the relationship between the two countries since Vietnam and France signed the Strategic Partnership. On that basis, there are overall assessments of the relationship between the two countries in the period of 2013-2020 and proposals and recommendations to strengthen the relationship in the coming time.
In 2013, Vietnam and France agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations by upgrading to a Strategic Partnership. Strengthening relations between the two countries not only meets the needs and interests of the people but also opens a new phase for Vietnam - France relations. Accordingly, Vietnam and France have increased high-level exchanges and contacts, improved the effectiveness of established dialogue and cooperation mechanisms; at the same time, expanded and strengthened cooperation in all fields, levels, sectors, localities as well as closely coordinated on regional and international issues of mutual concern. Vietnam - France cooperation in the fields of economics, politics, society, culture - education... has been promoted, creating strong changes to deepen relations between the two countries. However, bilateral relations between Vietnam and France still have some limitations. In the past 5 years, there has been no visit by the French President to Vietnam. The promotion of cooperation plans, including defense cooperation, is still slower than expected and has not had many positive results. Although two-way trade turnover has increased, it is not commensurate with the potential of each country. France is geographically far from Vietnam, so the cost of transporting and preserving goods exported to this market is high, causing difficulties for Vietnamese enterprises. Both Vietnam and France have the potential to promote and attract tourists, however, the number of French visitors to Vietnam in recent years has been low. Applying for a visa to France by Vietnamese people still requires many procedures and takes a lot of time. In order to promote the development of bilateral relations in many fields, Vietnam and France need to take steps to concretize the wishes and needs of both sides.
11. Practical applicability: Based on the analysis and assessment of the Vietnam-France relationship in the period of 2013-2020, some suggestions can be drawn on Vietnam's foreign policy towards France to create further momentum to deepen the Vietnam-France strategic partnership into substance such as: strengthening political trust, promoting high-level exchanges and contacts, improving the effectiveness of dialogue and cooperation mechanisms; expanding cooperation in the fields of politics, diplomacy, defense, security; strongly promoting economic, trade, investment, science - technology, energy, health, culture, education, tourism, justice, environmental protection, etc. in the coming time.
12. Further research directions: None
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Nguyen Xuan Cuong 2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: September 22, 1985 4. Place of birth: Hai Phong
5. Admission decision number: 1538/2020/QD-XHNV Dated: September 1, 2020
6. Changes in academic process: None
7. Official thesis title: Vietnam-France relations (2013-2020)
8. Major: International Relations 9. Code: 8310601.01
10. Supervisors: Prf. Dr. Hoang Khac Nam, International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanity - Vietnam National University, Hanoi
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The thesis focuses on clarifying the Vietnam-France relations from 2013-2020 in different areas, including explaining the factors that impact the relations, the state of affairs, advantages and difficulties in the bilateral relations. From which, it emphasizes changes in the two countries' relations since the establishment of the Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and France. On that basis, it provides a comprehensive assessment on the two countries' relations during the period of 2013-2020 and recommendations as to promote the relations in coming times.
In 2013, Vietnam and France agreed to enhance their bilateral relations by concluding the Strategic Partnership. This upgrade not only meets the needs and interests of the people but also opens a new page in the Vietnam-France relations. active, Vietnam and France have enhanced high level interactions and exchanges, strengthening the effectiveness of the existing dialogue and cooperation mechanisms; expanded and promoted the co-operations in all areas, at all levels, among the two countries' localities as well as worked closely to address international and regional issues of mutual interest. Vietnam-France relations in economic, political, social, cultural-educational areas have made a break-through which has deepened the two countries' relationship. However, the Vietnam-France bilateral relations still see weaknesses. Over the past 5 years, there has been no visit paid by the French President to Vietnam. The implementation of co-operation plans, including in the defense area, failed to deliver promptly and the results remain modest. Trade volume although increased, is not on par with potential. Due to geographic distance, the high cost of transportation and preservation of goods is a real challenge for Vietnamese businesses. The potential for tourism in both countries is high but tourists exchange remains low. The procedure to apply for a French visa is time consuming… To further deepen and expand the bilateral relations in different areas, Vietnam and France need to take actions to satisfy both countries' needs.
11. Practical applicability, if any: With the above analyzes and assessments on the Vietnam-France relations during the period of 2013-2020, several implications can be drawn for the Vietnam's diplomacy toward France as to increase the dynamic to further deepen and add more substance to the Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and France, such as: The two countries should enhance political trust, promote high level interactions and exchanges, increase the effectiveness of dialogue and cooperation mechanisms; expand the cooperations in politics, foreign affairs, defense, security; strengthen the cooperations in economics, trade, investment, science and technology, energy, health, tourism, jurisdiction, environment protection... in coming time.
13. Further research directions, if any: None
14. Thesis-related publications: None
