President Vo Van Thuong attends King Charles III's coronation
President Vo Van Thuong was among 100 heads of state at the coronation of King Charles III of the UK, held in Westminster Abbey in London on May 6 (local time), at the invitation of the UK Royal Family.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) and King Charles III of the UK (Photo: VNA)
London (VNA) - President Vo Van Thuong was among 100 heads of state at thecoronation of King Charles III of the UK, held in Westminster Abbey in London on May 6(local time), at the invitation of the UK Royal Family.
On the occasion, the President had meetings with King Charles III and PrimeMinister Rishi Sunak.
President Thuong warmly congratulated the King, the Queen, the British RoyalFamily and people of the UK. He said Vietnam attaches great importance todeveloping the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership, and expressed his hope thatthe King, the Queen and the Royal Family will continue to actively supportmultifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
He took the occasion to invite the King to visit Vietnam at an appropriatetime.
King Charles III affirmed that the British Royal Family and the King personallyalways pay attention to and support Vietnam’s renewal and development as wellas the Vietnam - UK strategic partnership.
President Vo Van Thuong (L) and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Photo: VNA)
President Thuong also met with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during which the PMsaid that the potential for cooperation between the two countries is huge andwished to expand cooperation with Vietnam in various fields. He thanked Vietnamfor supporting the UK in the negotiation on the country's participation in theComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
On the occasion, President Thuong met with the Presidents of the Philippines,France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Slovakia, Austria, Mongolia, Zimbabwe andIsrael, the Governors-General of Australia and New Zealand, the Vice Presidentof Honduras, the Prime Ministers of the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand,the President of the European Council, and the OECD Secretary General.
During the meetings, the leaders agreed to further bilateral ties in the comingtime, contributing to peace, development and prosperity of the region and theworld.
On May 6 afternoon, President Thuong left London, concluding his programme toattend the coronation of King Charles III of the UK at the invitation of theRoyal Family and of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain andNorthern Ireland./.
President Vo Van Thuong’s attendance at the coronation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from May 4-6 will affirm the importance that Vietnam attaches to its Strategic Partnership with the UK as well as its wish to build up a fine relationship with the King.
President Vo Van Thuong and his entourage arrived at Heathrow International Airport in London on May 4 afternoon (local time), beginning their visit to attend the coronation of King Charles III at the invitation of the Royal Family of the UK.
State President Vo Van Thuong met with representatives of the Vietnamese expat community in the UK on May 4, upon his arrival in London in a trip to attend the coronation of King Charles III at the invitation of the Royal Family of the UK.
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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.
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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.
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President Vo Van Thuong (R) and King Charles III of the UK (Photo: VNA) 
President Vo Van Thuong (L) and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Photo: VNA) 
