NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) receives British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward. (Photo: VNA) Ambassador Gareth congratulated Vietnam on overcomingdifficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as its socio-economic activitieshave returned to normal. Recently, Vietnam successfully organised the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) – the largest regional sport event, whichdemonstrates the recovery of Vietnam in particular and other countries in theregion in general.
NA Chairman Hue thanked the diplomat for his contributionsto boosting the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership.
He stressed that since the two countries established thestrategic partnership in 2010, the bilateral relationship has been increasingly developing. Both sides have coordinated in effectively implementingbilateral cooperation mechanisms, maintained coordination at multilateralforums, especially the United Nations and its Security Council, and within theframework of the Asia - Europe Meeting (ASEM) and ASEAN - UK.
He also appreciated the fine developments in the cooperation betweenthe Vietnamese National Assembly and the British Parliament over the past years.The two sides have maintained delegation exchanges at all levels, as well asmeetings and consultations at multilateral parliamentary forums, especially atthe Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and the Asia-Europe ParliamentaryPartnership (ASEP).
Emphasising that the effective cooperation between the two legislativebodies is an important factor contributing to further promoting the Vietnam -UK Strategic Partnership, Hue showed his wish that Ambassador Gareth willcontinue to act as a bridge strengthening the bilateral ties, and proposecooperation activities towards the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2023.
Gareth said the British Government appreciates Vietnam'scommitment at the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Conventionon Climate Change (COP26) and its orientations for sustainable andgreen development.
He stressed the potential for cooperation between the two legislaturesin such areas as improving transparency in public governance, building a legalframework for the digital economy, and developing high technology./.
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