The two ministers concurred that the two countries need to continue enhancing exchanges of delegations, particularly those at high level, make effective use of existing cooperative mechanisms such as strategic dialogue, defense policy dialogue, and Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), building and implementing the Vietnam - U.K. action plan during 2024-2026, and supporting each other at regional and multilateral organizations and forums.
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Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son at the phone talks on May 10 (Photo: baoquocte.vn) |
Regarding economic cooperation, Son affirmed that Vietnam backs the U.K.’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTTPP), believing that this is a new locomotive for the two countries to boost cooperation across trade and investment as well as regional economic connectivity.
They agreed to continue fully and effectively carrying out the U.K.-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, contributing to the economic development goals of each nation.
Speaking highly of the cooperative outcomes over the past time, Cameron affirmed that the U.K. attaches much importance to enhancing the strategic partnership with Vietnam.
He went on to say that the U.K. will continue its support for Vietnam in sustainable economic development, and suggested both nations strengthen bonds in immigration control and prevention of illegal immigration.
Son stressed that Vietnam, as the coordinator of the ASEAN-U.K. relations during 2024-2027, will work to promote practical collaboration between the two sides.
Touching on the East Sea (internationally South China Sea) issue, the two sides affirmed support for maintaining peace, stability, freedom of navigation and overflight, and handling disputes at the waters via peaceful means and based on international laws, including the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) adopted in 1982.
Source: VNA