VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is keen to join the UK in efforts
to develop their strategic partnership in every aspect, especially
politics-diplomacy, economics, trade, investment, tourism, and
education-training.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung
stated this while receiving former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in Hanoi on
October 15.
Dung said the visit would
strengthen the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the UK, saying that
cooperation between both countries is developing positively but has still to match
the potential.
He said he hopes that the UK will
continue to provide ODA to Vietnam, focusing on developing infrastructure and
adapting to climate change.
The PM also values Blair’s offer
to share experiences with Vietnam during its reforms and international economic
integration.
The former UK PM informed his
host of his meeting with students from Vietnam’s Diplomatic Academy, and his
discussions with Vietnam’s Foreign Minister, Pham Binh Minh about both
countries’ strategic partnership and Vietnam’s economic development.
He said that he is willing to
share his experiences with Vietnam to help reform the economy and State-owned
enterprises; attract more foreign investment; adapt to climate change;
introduce public-private partnerships; develop education and training and
ensure environmental protection.
Blair also confirmed that he will
do his utmost to foster the strategic partnership that both nations share.
He said he believes that Vietnam
will play an increasingly important role in the world and praised ASEAN for its
six-point stand on the East Sea issue.
VN, UK to boost multifaceted cooperation
Vietnam wishes to boost
cooperation with the UK in economics, trade, investment, education and
training, and dealing with climate change for the benefit of the two peoples,
and for peace, stability and development in the region and the world at large.
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh
made the statement at a reception in Hanoi on October 15 for former UK Prime
Minister Tony Blair, who is on his visit to Vietnam from October 14-15.
Blair said he will continue
supporting the UK in strengthening relations with Vietnam and carrying out
bilateral agreements in priority fields, especially promoting the exchange of
high-ranking delegations on the occasion of the 40 th anniversary of the two
countries’ diplomatic ties by 2013.
He also vowed to assist Vietnam
during its development and economic reforms.
The two sides discussed regional
and international issues of mutual concern, including the situation in the
Middle East – Northern Africa, Asia-the Pacific, ASEAN, the East Sea and the
global economic prospects.
The same day, Blair met with
students of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and representatives of domestic
press agencies, during which, he urged the Vietnamese businesses to enhance
their competitive edge, especially prices and quality of commodities now that
Vietnam is a member of the World Trade Organisation.
He suggested that Vietnam work
out suitable policies to improve infrastructure, thus creating a healthy
competition environment for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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