Vietnam is one of the UK's most dynamic and potential trading partners in Asia.

British Government Trade Envoy Matt Western visited Vietnam from September 23-26 to strengthen bilateral trade relations, promote cooperation in infrastructure and finance, and contribute to promoting the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership on the occasion of the 15th anniversary.

The British Government 's Trade Envoy met and worked at the Central Strategic Policy Department. (Source: British Embassy in Vietnam)

The visit affirms the UK's commitment to supporting Vietnam in its economic transformation and sustainable development goals.

During the visit, Mr. Matt Western held bilateral talks with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan and Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Loc Ha, focusing on discussing trade priorities, energy cooperation and opportunities for British businesses in Vietnam's rapidly growing economy.

The Western envoy also participated in the Workshop on enhancing capacity to implement public transport orientation (TOD); Conference on Supporting the ambition to develop Vietnam's International Financial Center (IFC); medical discussion; promoting educational cooperation...

The Special Envoy also met with representatives of the Vietnam-UK Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Central Strategic Policy Committee to discuss exploiting trade as a tool to strengthen bilateral relations, and to review 15 years of strategic partnership.

Western Special Envoy attends the UK - Vietnam Economic Cooperation Enhancement Conference. (Source: British Embassy in Vietnam)

Special Envoy Matt Western said: “Vietnam is one of the UK’s most dynamic and promising trading partners in Asia, as evidenced by the fact that bilateral trade has tripled over the past decade, now reaching £9 billion.

This visit reaffirms our shared commitment to sustainable growth, innovation and deeper economic cooperation. The UK stands ready to be Vietnam’s partner of choice in the areas of infrastructure, finance, healthcare and green energy.”

Mr. Matt Western also emphasized the UK's commitment to promoting people-to-people exchanges, and introduced UK initiatives in innovation, education and sustainable development through interactive performances.

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