45th anniversary of Vietnam-UK ties observed in Hanoi
A celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-UK diplomatic relations was held by the Vietnam-UK Friendship Association in Hanoi on December 7.
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A celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-UK diplomatic relations was held by the Vietnam-UK Friendship Association in Hanoi on December 7.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh had a meeting with the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, in Hanoi on December 4, expressing his belief that the guest’s visit will create new momentum for Vietnam and UK to optimize their complementary advantages.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with UK Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, in Hanoi on December 4, asking his guest to promote the establishment of a Vietnam-UK university in the Southeast Asian nation.
The Vietnamese Party and State always attach importance to enhancing ties with the UK, a Party official has said.
Secretary of the Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thien Nhan on December 3 hosted a reception for Duke of York, Prince Andrew, who is on a working visit in the city.
Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed that Vietnam wishes to further deepen the bilateral ties with the UK during a visit to the UK from November 14-17.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt agreed to offer mutual consultations on regional and global issues of shared concern during their talks in London on October 10.
Vietnam and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) issued a Joint Statement on the occasion of Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh’s official visit to the UK on October 9-10.
Vietnam and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland set up diplomatic relations on September 11, 1973. Since then, they have enjoyed robust achievements in the bilateral relations.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong, during his official visit to Hungary, received in Budapest on September 10 Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom who is also on a trip to the country.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Tran Ngoc An presented his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II in London at a ceremony on May 3.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has paid an official visit to the UK from April 24-26, during which he discussed a wide range of issues on bilateral cooperation with UK officials and business leaders.
The Vietnam-UK Network (VUN) will facilitate trade and exchange between UK and Ho Chi Minh City firms, its visiting Chairman Ben Chapman said.
National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has called for the support of British parliamentarians so that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will soon be approved by the UK.
HCM City’s People’s Committee Chairman Le Hoang Quan said that the city welcomes more investment and tourists from the United Kingdom (UK) in his meeting with Prince Andrew on November 16.
There is untapped potential for Vietnamese enterprises to export to the United Kingdom, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao told a business conference held on November 16 in Hanoi.
Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland has pledged to help Vietnam build a model of connecting and supporting business start-ups.
The Vietnamese Government will create optimal conditions for British businesses to strengthen cooperation activities and make sustainable investments in the country.
