In 2021, the UK – Vietnam strategic partnership relationship was reinforced by the visits of five British ministers and the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Richmond, especially, the visit to the UK of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) as well as witness massive cooperation agreements between the two sides.
In the upcoming time, which priority fields will the UK focus on promoting cooperation with Vietnam?
Solution for climate change will be on the top priorities based on the commitment of the Vietnamese Prime Minister at COP26. I am very happy as Vietnam sets a target of net-zero emissions by 2050, supports the initiatives of forest protection as well as renewable energy transformation, supports climate change adaption in residential communities and reduces methane emissions.
The UK is willing to support Vietnam in implementing these ambitions, including access to international financial sources for climate; sharing experiences in fields of renewable energy and offshore wind power.