Vietnam, UK work to raise effectiveness of key cooperative mechanisms
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung held phone talks with Minister of State for Asia at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Amanda Milling on December 9 evening, during which they agreed to coordinate to increase the efficiency of the two countries’ key cooperative mechanisms.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung heldphone talks with Minister of State for Asia at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth& Development Office Amanda Milling on December 9 evening, during whichthey agreed to coordinate to increase the efficiency of the two countries’key cooperative mechanisms.
They expressed their delight at the comprehensive development of the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership. In 2021,despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, both sides have maintained high-levelexchanges, with a highlight being Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s working trip to attend the26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and visitthe UK from October 31-November 3.
They discussed measures to realise contents agreed by thetwo countries’ senior leaders to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership.
In the context that the two nations will celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2023, the officials stressed theimportance of arranging high-level delegation exchanges and intensifying theefficiency of key cooperative mechanisms, including the early organization ofthe Strategic Dialogue at deputy foreign ministerial level.
Milling appreciated Vietnam’s strong commitments at COP26,adding that the UK is willing to support Vietnam in reducing emissions andshifting to clean energies.
Dung, in turn, affirmed that the Vietnamese Government isdetermined to implement declared commitments and speed up the implementation ofmeasures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by national resources andassistance of the international community.
The two officials reached a consensus on fosteringcooperation in trade and investment on the basis of the UK-Vietnam Free TradeAgreement, including attracting investments in such fields as digital economy,green transformation, renewable energy, green finance, and infrastructuredevelopment.
On this occasion, Milling shared that the UK Governmentwill present an additional 320,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Vietnam. Dungthanked the UK Government for this decision and proposed the UK continue helping Vietnam gain access to vaccines and treatment drugs.
Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination at multilateral forums,particularly at the United Nations. They also exchanged views on severalregional and international issues of mutual concern, stressing the importance ofrespecting and maintaining peace, stability and security, and ensuringnavigation and aviation freedom in the East Sea in accordance withinternational law, and considering the 1982 United Nations Convention on theLaw of the Sea (UNCLOS) as a legal framework for all activities at seas andoceans./.
Vietnamese Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung and the UK’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Chris Philp signed a Letter of Intent on cooperation in digital economy and digital transformation on November 1 (London time).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam on November 3 successfully wrapped up their working trip to attend the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and visit the UK, and left for an official visit to France.
Speaker of the UK House of Lords John Francis McFall hosted a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long in London on November 22.
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 Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung (Photo: VNA) 
