British diplomat rejoices at development of UK-Vietnam ties
British Minister of State for Asia Nigel Adams on June 22 hosted a reception for newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Nguyen Hoang Long.
British Minister of State for Asia Nigel Adams (left) on June 22 hosts a reception for newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Nguyen Hoang Long. (Photo: VNA)
London (VNA) – BritishMinister of State for Asia Nigel Adams on June 22 hosted a reception fornewly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Nguyen Hoang Long.
Adams welcomed Long takinghis new mission as Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK at a time when bilateralrelations are growing fruitfully.
He expressed his delightat significant development steps of the bilateral relationship over the pastyears and thanked Vietnam for supporting the UK to become a Dialogue Partner ofthe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its bid to join theComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
The new ambassador, forhis part, said Vietnam is committed to implementing the “Joint Declaration onUK-Vietnam Strategic Partnership: Forging ahead for Another 10 Years,” in orderto beef up the bilateral cooperation in all areas in a more practical andeffective manner, and to promote the implementation of the UK-Vietnam FreeTrade Agreement (UKVFTA).
Long held that Vietnam andthe UK should step up collaboration in multiple fields, including politics,diplomacy, defence, security, economy, trade, education, and culture, as thetwo nations are heading towards the celebration of the 50th foundinganniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2023.
On the occasion, he askedAdams to help Vietnam gain access to COVID-19 vaccine supplies, production technologyand medicine for COVID-19 treatment.
The British official affirmedthat Vietnam is in the UK’s priority list of COVID-19 vaccine access.
He wished Long success duringhis term of office in the UK and pledged to stand ready to assist the Ministryof Foreign Affairs and Embassy of Vietnam in the UK in deploying priorityforeign affairs./.
Six million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines – half from the UK’s AstraZeneca and half from the US’s Pfizer – will arrive in Vietnam in the third quarter of this year, the Ministry of Health announced on June 15.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with the visiting British First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Dominic Raab, in Hanoi on June 22.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged Vietnam and the UK to continue deepening their bilateral strategic partnership to meet the interests of the two countries and contribute to regional and world peace, stability and cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has proposed the UK's Government further facilitate Vietnam's access to COVID-19 vaccine supplies and consider transferring its vaccine production technology to the Southeast Asian 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.
British Minister of State for Asia Nigel Adams (left) on June 22 hosts a reception for newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Nguyen Hoang Long. (Photo: VNA)
