Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung pledged cooperation with British colleagues to help usher in a new development phase for bilateral ties that matches the new level of the relationship as well as the two peoples’ aspirations, for peace, stability, cooperation, and sustainable development in the regions and the world.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse, together with the Vietnamese high-level delegation, departed from London Stansted Airport on October 30 (local time), concluding their three-day official visit to the UK at the invitation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The two leaders expressed their delight that Vietnam and the UK share many common views on international and regional issues of mutual concern, and have maintained close coordination and mutual support at regional and international forums.
The Party leader highly appreciated Blair's efforts in promoting Vietnam–UK relations. He also welcomed the Tony Blair Institute’s initiatives and cooperative activities in providing policy advice, supporting digital transformation, fostering green economic development, and strengthening governance capacity in many countries, including Vietnam.
Vietnam and the UK should quickly draft an Action Plan, reinforce existing cooperation mechanisms, and establish new ones if needed, said Party chief To Lam.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer chaired an official welcome ceremony for and held talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam in London on October 29 (local time), as the Vietnamese Party leader is paying an official visit to the UK.
Party General Secretary To Lam expressed confidence that the two nations, both steeped in rich cultures, could expand people-to-people exchanges and deepen cooperation in culture, arts, and sports. Such activities, he said, would enrich and deepen the bilateral comprehensive partnership.
The Vietnamese community in the UK now numbers over 100,000, actively integrating into local society while maintaining a strong patriotic spirit, preserving cultural traditions, and fostering mutual support.
Party General Secretary To Lam has expressed his hope that British youth, research institutes, universities, innovative enterprises, civil society organisations, and future policymakers will regard Vietnam as a sincere and trustworthy partner that shares both responsibilities and benefits in a world order that is being reshaped.
With its aspiration to become a pioneer in digital economy, Vietnam seeks to learn from the UK - the cradle of the Industrial Revolution and the homeland of great minds such as Isaac Newton, John Locke, Adam Smith, Alan Turing, William Shakespeare, and Charles Dickens - to build an innovative, human-centred, and sustainable technological ecosystem.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, arrived in London on October 28 morning (local time), starting their three-day official visit to the UK at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
This trip marks the first visit by a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam to the UK in 12 years, and coincides with the 15th anniversary of the Vietnam–UK Strategic Partnership (2010–2025).
The upcoming official visit to the UK by Party General Secretary To Lam is very important for the UK, marking a step forward in bilateral relations to a "new, higher level," UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew has stated.
The official visit to the UK by Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation from October 28-30 carries a clear and steadfast foreign policy message, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang told the press.
The Vietnamese General Secretary’s visit will prove to be a new stage in the continued development of relations between the two countries and allow the UK and Vietnam to increase friendship and cooperation, siad Kyril Whittaker.
This is the first visit by a Vietnamese Party General Secretary to the UK in 12 years, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries (2010 - 2025). It also comes at a time when both nations are actively promoting multifaceted cooperation within the framework of a highly successful Strategic Partnership in recent years.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will make an official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from October 28 to 30.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung will attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, to be held in Saudi Arabia from October 27-30, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The British Ambassador expressed his delight to witness many nations gathering in Hanoi for the signing of the convention, describing this as a historic moment — one where countries recognise the importance of working together to tackle the growing challenges of cybercrime.
Vietnam always values and wishes to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership with the UK – a leading and important partner of Vietnam in Europe, said cting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.
The Party and State of Vietnam attach great importance to and give special attention to deepening and advancing the Vietnam – UK Strategic Partnership to a new stage of development, meeting the aspirations of the people of both nations, and contributing to peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Lord Robert Reed, President of the UK Supreme Court, affirmed the UK court’s readiness to share knowledge and best practices on specialised courts, including jurisdiction, applicable law, language of proceedings, enforcement, and judge training and appointment.
A British official affirmed that the UK considers Vietnam an important partner in the Asia-Pacific region and expressed her wish to strengthen comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in the fields of politics – diplomacy, security, trade, finance, education, energy transition, and sustainable development.
Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, has paid a working visit to the UK to advance the Vietnam–UK strategic partnership with a focus on innovation, institutional reform and sustainable growth.
The visit aims to further advance the Vietnam – UK Strategic Partnership in a more substantive, practical, and effective manner, particularly in policy research and consultation, legal and institutional reforms, and leadership and governance training,