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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (left) meeting Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Oct 29.
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HANOI – Vietnam has elevated its ties with Britain to a comprehensive strategic partnership, signalling its determination to avoid being caught between the US and China’s power rivalry.
During Communist Party of Vietnam general secretary To Lam’s three-day official visit to the UK from Oct 28 to 30, the two countries formalised the upgrade of Britain to become Hanoi’s 14th top-tier partner – a move that analysts say reflects Vietnam’s strategy for resilience and self-reliance amid global uncertainties.
