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UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew said that the upcoming visit of General Secretary To Lam marks a new development in the two countries relationship and contributes to bringing bilateral relations to new heights. UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew - Photo: VGP/Van Cuong Talking to the Government Electronic Newspaper, Ambassador Iain Frew said that this is the first visit of the General Secretary of Vietnam to the UK after 13 years - a historic event. This visit not only demonstrates strategic trust between the two sides but also opens up more specific and substantive cooperation directions. Within the framework of the visit, discussions will focus on key areas such as technology, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy; developing international financial centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. In addition, leaders of the two countries will also discuss continuing to promote cooperation in education and skills training to prepare the future workforce, as well as consolidate initiatives in the field of energy and green transition. In the context of a volatile world, Ambassador Iain Frew believes that maintaining high-level political dialogue and promoting practical cooperation will help the two countries work together to protect the international system. law-based economy regulations, promoting free trade and ensuring a safe and stable supply chain. Clear evidence of the deep and substantive cooperative relationship between Vietnam and the UK. Ambassador Iain Frew expressed his special impression with the strong progress in bilateral relations in many fields, from trade, finance, education to security and climate change adaptation. According to the Ambassador, over the past decade, two-way trade turnover has almost tripled, reaching more than 9 billion pounds per year. This is clear evidence of the commitment to extensive and substantive cooperation between the two sides. The Ambassador emphasized that the UKs official accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), with the support of Vietnam, is an important milestone, opening up many opportunities for businesses, organizations and people of the two countries, creating a driving force to promote sustainable growth and investment. Regarding educational cooperation, in the past 15 years, more than 75,000 students Vietnam studied at Vuong UK and currently has about 12,000 students studying each year. This is not only a process of cultivating knowledge or foreign languages, but also an opportunity to build bridges connecting people between the two countries, the Ambassador expressed. The Ambassador highly appreciated Vietnams efforts in making English the second language in the national education system. Many British educational organizations are actively supporting this initiative, helping the young generation of Vietnam to have deeper international integration. In addition, joint university programs, such as courses from the University of London and many leading British schools in Vietnam, are helping learners access high-quality education right in the country. In the field of climate and green transition, Ambassador Iain Frew affirmed that this is one of the most prominent areas of cooperation. Following Vietnams historic commitment at COP26 to target net zero emissions by 2050, the UK and Vietnam have worked closely through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). A British energy delegation is present in Vietnam to support the development of the offshore wind power industry - an area in which the UK has much practical experience. Cooperation in green transformation will contribute to fundamental changes in Vietnams energy structure. Regarding defense and security cooperation, Ambassador Iain Frew said that the UK is very proud to accompany Vietnam in United Nations peacekeeping activities, as well as in the process of modernizing and diversifying the defense industry. From never having cooperated 20 years ago, now security and defense cooperation has become an important pillar in bilateral relations, contributing to ensuring regional and global security, the Ambassador emphasized. Assessing Vietnams economic development journey, Ambassador Iain Frew said that this is one of the most impressive success stories globally - Photo: VGP/Van CuongVietnams economy: An impressive success story globally Assessing Vietnams economic development journey, the Ambassador said that this is one of the most impressive success stories globally. Vietnam has risen from a low-income country to become a middle-income country, bringing millions of people out of poverty - an achievement that the Ambassador assessed as the result of persistent efforts and long-term vision of the Government and the Vietnamese people. According to the Ambassador, Vietnam possesses many advantages to enter the next stage of development with advantages such as a young, well-educated population, favorable geostrategic location, dynamic manufacturing industry and a large network of free trade agreements. everywhere. However, the Ambassador also said that Vietnam needs to continue to improve added value in production, attract investment in high technology and develop quality human resources. Appreciating Vietnams recent development directions, especially the RegulationsResolution 57 on innovation and Resolution 68 affirming the role of the private sector in the economy, Ambassador Iain Frew believes that with this vision and extensive international cooperation, Vietnam is fully capable of achieving the goal of becoming a developed, high-income country by 2045./.Thuy DungSee moreSee moreSee moreSee moreSee moreSee more
