The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries is gaining momentum, anchored in mutual trust and a shared commitment to regional stability and prosperity.
The State leader also called for stronger collaboration in the fields of climate change, environment, and energy, and supporting each other’s efforts towards net-zero emissions and clean energy transition.
Inspired by the theme “Born from Culture, Shaped by Times”, the event captivated attendees with lion dances, traditional musical performances, conical hat dances and graceful display of traditional long dresses shows.
Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and her spouse paid a state visit to Vietnam from September 9–12 at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse. The trip came as bilateral relations thrive, particularly since the elevation of their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024.
Governor-General Sam Mostyn reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to further advancing bilateral relations and highlighted her country’s interest in expanding investment in Vietnam.
Thang noted that the HCMA and leading Australian universities and research institutes have developed effective cooperation mechanisms, with the Vietnam – Australia Centre at the academy serving as a bridge for joint research, scholar exchanges, and official and manager training programmes.
Boasting huge potential in the areas of technology and services, Vietnam is well-positioned to develop into a strong economy with international influence, said Harry Hoang OAM, President of the Vietnamese Business Association and Chairman of the Vietnamese People Association in Canberra.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam has accompanied a delegation from central Hue city led by Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Phuong on a working visit to Tasmania, aiming to foster all-round cooperation with the island state.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the promotion of economic, trade, and investment ties between Vietnam and Australia, aiming to raise two-way trade to 20 billion USD.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam said he hopes that the Canberra administration will continue welcoming Vietnamese delegations for visits and working sessions, viewing such exchanges as vital for enhancing cooperation and understanding between the two nations.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam commended South Australia’s role in fostering cooperation between the two nations, particularly in science and technology, innovation, information technology, and education.
Renee Deschamps, Chargé d'Affaires of the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, has affirmed that Vietnam is an important country to Australia, not just a trading partner.
President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Nguyen Xuan Thang highly valued contributions made by out-going Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski to promoting the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries while receiving the diplomat in Hanoi on December 12.
Deputy Secretary of Strategy, Policy, and Industry at the Australian Department of Defence Hugh Jeffrey on October 29 hailed the strides in defence cooperation between his country and Vietnam since they upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese vowed to enhance cooperation between the two countries, for peace, stability, and cooperation in the region, in their meeting in Vientiane on October 11.
President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines left Ho Chi Minh City on August 30, concluding her successful seven-day visit to Vietnam.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held talks with visiting President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines in Hanoi on August 25.
President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines arrived in Hanoi at noon of August 24, starting her official visit to Vietnam that will last to August 30, at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 24 – 30.
MP Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Immigration of Australia, on August 15 spoke highly of the development momentum of the Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership, including cooperation in national defence-security, and immigration.