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Vietnam, Australia discuss innovation for sustainable development

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney and the University of Sydney co-organised a symposium on Australia - Vietnam innovation on August 29 in both in-person and online format, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties this year.
Vietnam, Australia discuss innovation for sustainable development ảnh 1Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)
Sydney (VNA) – The Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney and theUniversity of Sydney co-organised a symposium on Australia - Vietnam innovationon August 29 in both in-person and online format, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties this year.

In his onlinespeech, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said sci-tech and innovationare highlights of bilateral strategic partnership and will become major pillarsin their upcoming cooperation framework,

He added thatone of the priorities in Vietnam's development strategy is to build an economybased on sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation and green growth.Therefore, Vietnam is expanding international cooperation in these fields, withAustralia being a leading partner.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy said he hopes that theevent will continue to explore topics of mutual interest, ranging from health careto clean energy, thereby fostering new connections and cooperationopportunities.

Concludingthe event, Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh described Australiaas Vietnam's leading partner in sci-tech which constitutes one of the threepillars of cooperation between Vietnam and Australia, alongside the economicand security pillars.

He stressedthat innovation remains a crucial area of bilateral collaboration in thedecades ahead, adding Vietnamwishes to collaborate with Australia in such fields as digital transformation,energy transition, climate change response, health care, circular economy, and start-ups.
Vietnam, Australia discuss innovation for sustainable development ảnh 2Vietnamese Consul General in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia (Photo: VNA)


Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency following the event, Minister for Innovation, Science andTechnology of New South Wales state and Australian Minister for Industryand Trade Anoulack Chanthivong said both countries share numerousbenefits, such as in joint efforts in decarbonisation and ensuring energysecurity, aimed at bringing about a brighter future for their respective people.

Round-tableworkshops were also held on the occasion, with topics on enhancing bilateral economic,trade, industry cooperation; and improving health care through studies and clinicaltrials and sustainable future coordination./.
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