Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received the UK ’s Prince Andrew, theDuke of York, in Hanoi on October 11 on the occasion of his visit toVietnam to attend the 1,000 th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
PM Dung applauded the Prince’s visit, saying that itrepresents the fine sentiment of the UK Royal Family, Government andpeople towards Vietnam as well as helping to elevate bilateral tiesto a new level of development, especially in the context where the twocountries have just established their strategic partnership.
He suggested the two sides continue seeking measures to fosterrelations in all aspects, including politics, diplomacy, economics, andsocio-culture, for the benefits of each nation as well as for peace anddevelopment.
Vietnam is ready to support UKbusinesses in their trade and investment activities in Vietnam ,especially in the construction of expressways, air and seaports, Dungsaid.
The PM expressed his wish that the UKGovernment would increase ODA assistance to Vietnam , focusing oneducational development cooperation.
He suggestedthe Prince raise his voice to call for the UK Government’s support forthe opening of a direct air route between Vietnam and the UK ,helping expand the cooperation and exchange between the two countries.
Prince Andrew, who always extends his bestsentiments towards the country and people of Vietnam , said that hewill try his best to realise the commitments and agreement reached bythe two sides.
He also proposed that the twocountries should build an action plan to boost cooperation, helpingdevelop the bilateral ties more practically and effectively.
On the same day, the UK Prince was received by Deputy Prime Ministerand Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem, who affirmed that Vietnam wouldcontinuously foster the strategic partnership with the UK, especially inthe two areas of priority which are trade-investment andeducation-training, as well as create the most favourable conditions forUK businesses to pursue their effective and long-term operations inVietnam./.
PM Dung applauded the Prince’s visit, saying that itrepresents the fine sentiment of the UK Royal Family, Government andpeople towards Vietnam as well as helping to elevate bilateral tiesto a new level of development, especially in the context where the twocountries have just established their strategic partnership.
He suggested the two sides continue seeking measures to fosterrelations in all aspects, including politics, diplomacy, economics, andsocio-culture, for the benefits of each nation as well as for peace anddevelopment.
Vietnam is ready to support UKbusinesses in their trade and investment activities in Vietnam ,especially in the construction of expressways, air and seaports, Dungsaid.
The PM expressed his wish that the UKGovernment would increase ODA assistance to Vietnam , focusing oneducational development cooperation.
He suggestedthe Prince raise his voice to call for the UK Government’s support forthe opening of a direct air route between Vietnam and the UK ,helping expand the cooperation and exchange between the two countries.
Prince Andrew, who always extends his bestsentiments towards the country and people of Vietnam , said that hewill try his best to realise the commitments and agreement reached bythe two sides.
He also proposed that the twocountries should build an action plan to boost cooperation, helpingdevelop the bilateral ties more practically and effectively.
On the same day, the UK Prince was received by Deputy Prime Ministerand Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem, who affirmed that Vietnam wouldcontinuously foster the strategic partnership with the UK, especially inthe two areas of priority which are trade-investment andeducation-training, as well as create the most favourable conditions forUK businesses to pursue their effective and long-term operations inVietnam./.
