Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK (R) shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth II while presenting credentials (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador tothe UK Tran Ngoc An presented his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II in London ata ceremony on May 3.
At the ceremony, Queen Elizabeth II expressedher satisfaction over the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the UKover the past time.
She said many members of the British royalfamily such as Prince Andrew and Prince William had visited Vietnam and all hadgood impression of the Southeast Asian country.
Ambassador An said he washonoured to become Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK at a time when the relationsbetween the two countries are growing well.
He pledged to do his utmost to promote thebilateral friendship and cooperative relations.
Later, at a reception for diplomaticrepresentatives and overseas Vietnamese in the UK, An highlighted thedevelopment strides in the multifaceted cooperation between the two nations overthe past time, especially in economics, trade, investment, defence, educationand training.
He noted that two-way trade posted annual growthof 13 percent in 2017. Vietnam welcomed nearly 300,000 visitors from the UK.
The ambassador said 2018 is a special year inthe two countries’ relations as it marks the 45th anniversary of theirdiplomatic ties.
He informed the guests that the VietnameseEmbassy in the UK will coordinate with relevant agencies to host a series ofactivities to herald this event.-VNA
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