Vietnam, UK agree on early mutual recognition of “vaccine passport”
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his UK counterpart Boris Johnson agreed that Vietnam and the UK will recognise each other's “vaccine passports” early during their online talks on October 26.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held online talks with his UK counterpart Boris Johnson on October 26. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh and his UK counterpart Boris Johnson agreed that Vietnam and the UKwill recognise each other's “vaccine passports” early during their onlinetalks on October 26.
Chinh again thanked the UK government for itstimely donation of 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam,and suggested the UK continue to help Vietnam access vaccines and treatment drugs, especially the transfer of COVID-19vaccine production technologies.
Lauding Vietnam’s performance in pandemic preventionand control, Johnson said the UK will present more medical supplies worth500,000 GBP (689,930 USD) to the Southeast Asian nation.
PM Chinh spoke highly of the UK’s leading role in raisingcommitments and initiatives at the upcoming 26th UN Climate Change Conferenceof the Parties (COP26) and affirmed that Vietnam will continue to make strongcommitments to contributing to global efforts against climate change, andclosely coordinate with the UK to ensure the success of the event.
Both PMs expressed their delight at the strongdevelopment of the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership over the past time, and consentedto further the coordination to accelerate the materialization of multi-facetedcooperation orientations.
Johnson praised Vietnam’s role and position in theregion and within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), stressingthe UK considers Vietnam an important partner in the region as the UK isadjusting its policy towards strengthening cooperation with Indo-Pacific.
Chinh suggested the UK further facilitate access to its market for Vietnamese goods, and encourage British firms toexpand their investments in areas with good potential in Vietnam.
The leaders noted with pleasure the fine cooperationbetween Vietnam and the UK at the United Nations Security Council during thetime when Vietnam serves as a non-permanent member (2020-2021), and within theframework of the Asia-Europe Economic Meeting (ASEM).
Johnson thanked Vietnam for supporting the UK tobecome a dialogue partner of ASEAN, as well as in negotiations to join the Comprehensiveand Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
While exchanging views on regional and internationalissues of shared concern, the leaders stressed the significance of ensuring thefreedom of navigation and aviation, security and peace in the East Sea, andobserving international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention onthe Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS) – a legal framework for all activities at sea.
The Vietnamese PM invited his UK counterpart to payan official visit to Vietnam at an early date. PM Johnson accepted the invitationwith pleasure./.
David McNaught, Political and Prosperity Counsellor at the British Embassy in Vietnam, handed over the donation of 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the Ministry of Health in Hanoi on August 3.
The General Department of Vietnam Customs has issued documents to guide the customs departments of provinces and cities to effectively enforce the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) and related documents.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that the UK is among leading economic partners of Vietnam in Europe while receiving British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward in Hanoi on September 30.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held online talks with his UK counterpart Boris Johnson on October 26. (Photo: VNA) 
