Australian Governor-General’s Vietnam visit: new impulse for bilateral ties
The State visit to Vietnam by Governor-General of Australia David Hurley from April 3-6 is expected to create new momentum for the bilateral ties, according to a scholar from the University of Queensland in Australia.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) meets Governor-General of Australia David Hurley in Australia last year. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The State visit to Vietnam byGovernor-General of Australia David Hurley from April 3-6 is expected to createnew momentum for the bilateral ties, according to a scholar from the Universityof Queensland in Australia.
Nguyen Hong Hai, a researcher at the Centre forPolicy Futures under the University of Queensland, said the visit, in the context of the50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (February 26,1973) and the 5th anniversary of the bilateral strategic partnership(March 15, 2018) in 2023, demonstrates theimportance Australia attaches to the milestones, as well as and the consensus inenhancing high-level meetings and contacts, thus consolidating the mutualpolitical trust.
During his visit, Hurley is scheduled to meet with top leaders of Vietnam, hold talks with President Vo Van Thuong, and meetings with Party GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and NA ChairmanVuong Dinh Hue, the researcher said, adding that NA Chairman Hue also met the Governor-General in his visit to Australia four months ago, during which the leadersexpressed their support for upgrading the bilateral relationship to a comprehensivestrategic partnership.
Hurley’s trip is also hoped to contribute toenhancing people-to-people exchange and send a message to the Association of SoutheastAsian Nations (ASEAN) and the region at large that Australia pays greatattention to its relations with Vietnam and ASEAN.
The message is quite clear – Vietnam holds a specialposition in Australia’s relations with the region – Hai said, citing former AustralianPrime Minister Scott Morrison as saying during his visit to Vietnam in 2019that Vietnam was a close friend.
The researcher noted his belief that the visit willcontribute to strengthening the bilateral relations and opening up strong cooperationprospects between the two countries, while creating more foundations and momentumfor them to soon achieve the goal of advancing the relationship to acomprehensive strategic partnership this year.
Moreover, the visit would give a boost tocollaboration in other spheres like national defence and security, along withinnovation, climate change response, energy transition, green energy and greeneconomy, he said./.
Vietnam and Australia have great potential to expand cooperation in a range of sectors, especially agriculture and education, said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski.
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A friendship exchange programme was held in Hanoi on March 31 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic relations (February 26).
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
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NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) meets Governor-General of Australia David Hurley in Australia last year. (Photo: VNA) 
