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National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 30 for British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward.

British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward has expressed his belief that the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which was officially signed in London on December 29, will bring many benefits to the two countries’ trading relationship in the future.

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are speeding up negotiations on a new-generation free trade agreement between the two sides, which is expected to be completed at the end of this year.

Ambassador Gareth Ward said: “Vietnam has the potential to lead the Southeast Asia in the transition to sustainable energy. He also said that since 1990, the United Kingdom has reduced emissions by 42% while continuing economic growth of 72%.

The British Embassy in Vietnam said on April 3 that amid the complicated developments of COVID-19, it is working closely with the Vietnamese authorities to provide consular support for affected UK citizens.

Currently, there are many foreign nationals living and working in Vietnam. In the context of the COVID -19 pandemic, British Ambassador Gareth Ward and Consul General Ian Gibbons sent messages to these citizens to help them keep themselves and those around them safe.

British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward has extended his condolences to the families and relatives of the victims who were found dead last month in a container truck in Essex, the UK.

British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward has expressed his condolences after Essex police announced that they believe the victims who were found dead in the back of a refrigerated lorry in Essex, the UK, are Vietnamese.

The British Embassy in Vietnam launched a campaign to raise public awareness on the danger of human trafficking in Hanoi on July 30 on the occasion of World Day against Trafficking in Persons (July 30).

The 2018 BBGV Charity Fun Run will take place at Ecopark urban area in Hanoi on November 4 with the participation of British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward.

The British Council in Vietnam has agreed to help Hanoi improve education of English language at schools from September 2018 to September 2021.

Runners are going the distance in the Vietanm Mountain Marathon (VMM) from September 22-24 in Sa Pa.