Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh on Nov. 9 received New South Wales Governor Marie Bashir and a delegation from Australia’s Hoc Mai Foundation who are on a working visit to Vietnam.

The Party leader said he was pleased with the outcome of his recent visit to Australia and believed that the bilateral relationship will continue to develop fruitfully in all areas in the years to come.

He spoke highly of Bashir’s contributions to Vietnam-Australia relations, especially in the fields of education and healthcare as well as the sharing of professional experience and the humanitarian operations of the Hoc Mai Foundation which is sponsored by the governor.

Party General Secretary Manh expressed his belief that projects funded by the Hoc Mai Foundation will be carried out successfully, helping to protect the health of the community.

The Party chief called on Bashir to contribute further to strengthening cooperative and friendly ties between New South Wales and Vietnamese cities in particular, and between Australia and Vietnam in general, and not only in health but also in other spheres such as culture, education, economics and trade.

Bashir was pleased with the results of General Secretary Manh’s official visit to Australia , during which the two sides greed to elevate their relationship to the level of comprehensive partnership.

Australia highly evaluated Vietnam’s achievements in its renewal process and international integration, she said, adding that Australia and New South Wales attach importance to promoting multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam.

The governor told his host that the Hoc Mai Foundation will continue to provide aid to Vietnam in education, healthcare and community health through specific projects./.