Vietnam-UK relationship expected to further grow in years ahead
Gillian Keegan, British Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, has expressed her belief that the Vietnam-UK comprehensive relationship will continue to grow in the next 50 years.
Gillian Keegan, British Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
London (VNA) - Gillian Keegan, BritishParliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth &Development Office, has expressed her belief that the Vietnam-UK comprehensiverelationship will continue to grow in the next 50 years.
Speaking at a ceremony marking Vietnam’s National Day held by the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK on September 26, Keegan affirmed thatthe UK always welcomes students and businesses from the Southeast Asian nation.
She noted that bilateral trade increased 11%since the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) was signed in 2020, and theUK is working to boost two-way trade as the country aims to expand itstrade ties in Indo-Pacific.
Expressing her delight at the establishment of apartnership in energy transition by the UK, Vietnam and the EU, Keegan saidVietnam is an important partner of the UK in cooperation in response to climatechange.
In his remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen HoangLong recalled the day when President Ho Chi Minh delivered the Declaration ofIndependence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (nowthe Socialist Republic of Vietnam) on September 2, 1945, and reviewedachievements the country has recorded after 36 years of Doi Moi (Reform).
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Long speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
The diplomat reiterated Vietnam’s commitment tobecoming a good friend, a reliable partner and a responsible member of theinternational community, saying the country stands ready to join global effortsto promote peace, stability and friendship, towards a world of sustainable and inclusive development.
Long also highlighted developments in the Vietnam-UKstrategic partnership over the past time, especially the UK visit by NationalAssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue last June.
The UK is one of the 10 biggest buyers of Vietnam,while the Southeast Asian nation is an important trade partner of the UK inASEAN, he said, adding that a major programme with various trade, culture,education and tourism activities will be held in both Vietnam and the UK.
On this occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy launched a vote to select logo for the celebration of 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomaticties./.
Vietnamese businesses must stay vigilant and do their homework to avoid trade and legal disputes in exporting to the UK to take full advantage of the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which officially went into effect last May, said industry experts and policymakers.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Gillian Keegan, British Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Long speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
