Vietnamese Party, UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group hold first dialogue
The first dialogue between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) of the UK was held via video conference on October 1 with the theme of “cooperation in green economic development post-COVID-19”.
Hoang Binh Quan, member of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations, (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The first dialogue between the Communist Party ofVietnam (CPV) and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) of the UK was heldvia video conference on October 1 with the theme of “cooperation in greeneconomic development post-COVID-19”.
The event wasco-chaired by Hoang Binh Quan, member of the CPV Central Committee and head ofits Commission for External Relations, and MP Wayne David, APPG Chair.
In his openingremarks, Quan stressed that the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership is developingin an active and substantial manner, with political trust enhanced throughexchange and cooperation mechanisms and high-level meetings.
Vietnam treasures andhopes to deepen its strategic partnership with the UK to ensure the continuityand avoid any interruption in bilateral cooperation after the UK leaves theEuropean Union, he said.
David spoke highly ofsubstantial progresses in bilateral relations, affirming that the UK attachesimportance to Vietnam in its strategy to boost relations with ASEAN, which isreflected through the participation in such mechanisms as the East Asia Summitand the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus.
He expressed his hopethat Vietnam continues maintaining its economic and trade ties with the US, andcreating favourable conditions for UK investors. He said he believes in growthpotential of cooperation in economics, trade and green energy between the twocountries.
Participants at thedialogue exchanged opinions on the situation and prospects for cooperation ineconomics-trade in general and green energy in particular, as well as measuresto boost bilateral collaboration in these fields.
They said the twosides hold many opportunities to coordinate and promote cooperation atmultilateral forums, especially when Vietnam is the Chair of ASEAN in 2020 anda non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure andthe UK is a permanent member of the UNSC./.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh held talks with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and First Secretary of State Dominic Raab in Hanoi on September 30, during which they agreed on joint efforts towards a higher level of the bilateral strategic partnership.
Vietnam and the UK issued a “Joint Declaration on the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership: Forging Ahead for Another 10 Years” after the talks in Hanoi on September 30 between Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and UK First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Dominic Rabb. Following is the full text of the joint declaration.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and First Secretary of State Dominic Raab in Hanoi on September 30.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 30 received Greg Hands, Minister of State for Trade Policy in the Department for International Trade of the UK and President of Enterprize Energy Group Ian Raymond Hatton, who are on a visit to Vietnam to promote an offshore wind power project in the central province of Binh Thuan.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
Hoang Binh Quan, member of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations, (Source: VNA) 
