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Australian Governor-General begins state visit to Vietnam

Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn and her spouse arrived in Hanoi on the evening of September 9, beginning their four-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his wife.

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung welcomes the Australian delegation at Noi Bai International Airport on September 9. (Photo: VNA)
Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung welcomes the Australian delegation at Noi Bai International Airport on September 9. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn and her spouse arrived in Hanoi on the evening of September 9, beginning their four-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his wife.

The Australian Governor-General and his spouse were welcomed at Noi Bai Interanational Airport by Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong and Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Hung Tam.

Ambassador Tam described the visit as an important milestone, affirming the determination of both countries to strengthen friendship and cooperation across all areas, particularly political ties, after more than a year and a half since the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Australia.

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Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn and her spouse arrive in Hanoi on the evening of September 9. (Photo: VNA)

For Australia, he noted, the visit reflects a consistent policy of attaching importance and giving high priority to ties with Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.

For Vietnam, hosting the Governor-General demonstrates the country’s foreign policy of fostering relations with South Pacific nations, especially Australia – the first Western country to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam and today a highly effective and positive partner, he said.

The visit will help consolidate strategic trust between Vietnam and Australia, contribute to peace, stability and development in the region, and further deepen mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, the diplomat affirmed./.

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