The May 14 meeting took place in the context that Viet Nam has been celebrating many important historical milestones in 2025, such as the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (February 3, 1930), the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975), the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890) and the 80th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945).
Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Hung emphasised the importance of the Viet Nam-UK Strategic Partnership which was established in 2010.
He affirmed that Viet Nam always attaches importance to strengthening relations with the UK in the fields of economy, trade, education and culture.
In particular, the ambassador expressed his desire to promote exchanges between political organisations of the two countries, including communist parties, to share experiences and strengthen international solidarity.
Hung also noted his hope that the CPB will continue serving as a bridge, bringing the image of Viet Nam closer to the British people and political movements in the UK.
On this occasion, Nguyen Tuan Viet, Counselor of the Vietnamese Embassy, reviewed Viet Nam's achievements over the past 80 years, especially those recorded since the Doi Moi (Renewal) in 1986, the foundations that helped Viet Nam become the 35th largest economy in the world in 2024, with high growth rates for many consecutive years.
CPB Chair Ruth Styles commended Viet Nam's achievements as well as the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV)'s role in leading the country to overcome challenges and make significant progress.
Styles and other CPB members expressed their pride as they recalled profound memories of Viet Nam and President Ho Chi Minh, particularly while watching documentaries on international movements against the unjust war waged by US imperialists in Viet Nam.
The two sides discussed future cooperation activities, including sharing leadership and organisation experiences, increasing political dialogues, and supporting cultural exchanges.
Speaking to Viet Nam News Agency correspondents in the UK, Kiryl Whittaker, a researcher on Viet Nam, expressed his deep impression of Viet Nam's socio-economic achievements on the path towards socialism, especially the new era - that of the nation’s era.
