Meeting UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Seema Malhotra, Thang outlined Viet Nam’s priorities in growth model reform, streamlined governance, science and technology, and the green–digital transition.
He expressed Viet Nam’s interest in drawing lessons from the UK’s expertise in financial centres and public policy. Malhotra reaffirmed the UK’s strong friendship with Viet Nam and pledged support for its strategic goals.
At a meeting with Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle, both sides stressed the importance of deepening ties, with Hoyle voicing her hope to elevate the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Thang conveyed greetings from Party General Secretary To Lam and highlighted shared interests in peace and prosperity.
In discussions with Civil Service Commissioner Baroness Gisela Stuart, the two sides exchanged experiences in building a modern, professional civil service fit for the digital era.
Thang also met with Chair of the UK–Viet Nam Network and former British Ambassador to Viet Nam Mark Kent, and members of the network to discuss cooperation on Viet Nam’s international financial centre project, green transition, energy transformation, and people-to-people exchanges.
During his stay, Thang had meetings with leaders of London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and members of the Vietnamese Intellectual Society (VIS) in the UK and Ireland.
He also attended and delivered remarks as an honorary guest at a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day in the UK.
The visit reinforced the strategic importance of Viet Nam–UK cooperation, consolidating political trust while opening new opportunities in innovation, governance and green development.
On September 18, the official concluded his London programme before continuing to Ireland and Scotland.
