Vietnam-UK defence ties consolidate global peace, stability
Vietnam and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to step up defence cooperation, Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh has said.
Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh (Photo: VNA)
London (VNA) – Vietnam and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed tostep up defence cooperation, Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General NguyenChi Vinh has said.
He made the statement during an interview with a London-based Vietnam NewsAgency correspondent during his working visit to the UK to attend the firstVietnam-UK Defence Policy Dialogue from November 27-30.
The dialogue took place with the countries celebrating the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, he said, adding they have seenpositive developments in policy dialogue relations after signing a deal ondefence collaboration in 2011.
In addition, bilateral defence ties have been elevated to a level commensuratewith the strategic partnership between the two nations, he stressed.
Touching on cooperation between the two militaries, Vinh said that they haveexchanged high-level delegations to study defence policies in each nation.
Besides language training, cooperation in United Nations peacekeepingoperations is a bright point in bilateral defence ties. The UK handed overfacilities of the level-2 field hospital in South Sudan in 2018, helpingVietnam reduce cost and time to build a new hospital in the African country, hesaid, highlighting that the transfer received applause from the UN and the hostnation.
The UK stands ready to provide training in English language, military medicineand peacekeeping knowledge for Vietnam in preparation for the country toimplement its second level-2 field hospital in replacement of the first onenext year.
Also, the UK Ministry of Defence has affirmed it will back Vietnam in trainingand share experience as Vietnam plans to send groups of sappers to Africa inthe near future.
Furthermore, Vietnam and the UK have close ties inmedical medicine, hydrographics, maps and marine security, Vinh noted, statingthat both sides have a common voice on various issues, ensuring win-winbenefits and regional and global peace and stability.-VNA
The Vietnam-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) has held the 10th meeting in Manchester, where the two sides affirmed their commitment to efforts to promote bilateral trade.
The UK’s newly-appointed Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward has affirmed that defence relationship is a very important indicator to strengthen the Vietnam-UK relations.
The upcoming official visit to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh will create new momentum for the Vietnam-UK relations, now at their best development period, Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Tran Ngoc An has affirmed.
The Vietnamese Government and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on November 21 signed a memorandum of understanding on anti-human trafficking cooperation.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh and Earl Howe - Minister of State for Defence of the UK co-chaired the first Vietnam-UK Defence Policy Dialogue in London on November 28.
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.
Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh (Photo: VNA) 
