A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, Governor - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is attending a regular meeting of the agency’s Board of Governors in Vienna from March 6-10.
Economic partnerships are one of the highlights in Vietnam - Austria relations, and both have shown their determination to strongly advance these ties.
Ho Chi Minh City and the Austrian state of Styria have significant room to expand their cooperation in areas such as renewable energy development, green transport, and digital transformation, stated Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee.
The Austrian state of Styria wants to enhance bilateral engagement with Hanoi in green energy, the circular economy, education, environmental technology, and waste treatment, said an official.
A Vietnam-Austria business forum took place in Hanoi on October 17, attracting the participation of the sides’ ministries, public agencies, business associations, and enterprises.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son paid an official visit to Austria on September 28 and 29, which is an important event when the two countries are marking the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (1972-2022).
Austrian press outlets including Austria Press Agency (APA), national public broadcaster ORF and Vienna.at on September 28 covered the visit by Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, which they said would contribute to promoting bilateral relations.
Austria was one of the first western countries to set up diplomatic ties with Vietnam. Fifty years have passed since the establishment of the relationship, the two countries have enjoyed great strides in bilateral cooperation.
The Austrian Embassy in Vietnam in cooperation with the Vietnam National Academy of Music and Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music will organise the Concerts of the AUREUM Saxophon Quartett in Hanoi on September 28 and HCM City on October 1.
The Austrian Embassy in Hanoi, in cooperation with the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Arnold Schönberg Centre, is organising an exhibition on Arnold Schönberg and the New Viennese School.
Vietnam attaches importance to strengthening its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Austria, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on June 1.
Ho Chi Minh City commits to creating optimal conditions for foreign businesses, including those from Austria, to operate in the southern economic hub, the city's mayor has said.