Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK (R) shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth II while presenting credentials (Photo: VNA)
London (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador tothe UK Tran Ngoc An presented his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II in London ata ceremony on May 3.
At the ceremony, Queen Elizabeth II expressedher satisfaction over the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the UKover the past time.
She said many members of the British royalfamily such as Prince Andrew and Prince William had visited Vietnam and all hadgood impression of the Southeast Asian country.
Ambassador An said he washonoured to become Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK at a time when the relationsbetween the two countries are growing well.
He pledged to do his utmost to promote thebilateral friendship and cooperative relations.
Later, at a reception for diplomaticrepresentatives and overseas Vietnamese in the UK, An highlighted thedevelopment strides in the multifaceted cooperation between the two nations overthe past time, especially in economics, trade, investment, defence, educationand training.
He noted that two-way trade posted annual growthof 13 percent in 2017. Vietnam welcomed nearly 300,000 visitors from the UK.
The ambassador said 2018 is a special year inthe two countries’ relations as it marks the 45th anniversary of theirdiplomatic ties.
He informed the guests that the VietnameseEmbassy in the UK will coordinate with relevant agencies to host a series ofactivities to herald this event.-VNA
The UK always considers Vietnam as its important and potential trade partner and wants to expand multifaceted cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh hosted a reception for Foreign Office Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field in Hanoi on January 5, where they commended active developments of the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership.
The sixth Vietnam-UK Strategic Dialogue took place in Hanoi on January 5. A joint communiqué on the outcomes of the dialogue was issued by the two sides at the end of the event.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung called on businesses from the UK to make investment in Vietnam during a reception for Lord James Mayer Sassoon, Executive Director of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited, in Hanoi on January 17.
The UK Embassy in Vietnam and the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training held a seminar on the two countries’ cooperation in occupational skills education and training on Jan. 17 in Hanoi.
Vietnam has seen strong economic growth in the past three decades, second only to China, and this has opened up great opportunities for foreign firms, including those from the UK, to boost investment in the country.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK (R) shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth II while presenting credentials (Photo: VNA) 
