Overseas Vietnamese in Australia optimistic about bilateral cooperation prospects
Overseas Vietnamese in Australia have expressed their optimism about stronger cooperation between the two countries, especially after the ongoing official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Overseas Vietnamese greet Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Australia. (Photo: VNA)
Melbourne (VNA) – Overseas Vietnamese in Australiahave expressed their optimism about stronger cooperation between the two countries,especially after the ongoing official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh.
The Vietnamese government leader is in Australia forthe ASEAN - Australia Special Summit and the official visit to the Oceanian country.
Tran Ba Phuc , Chairman of the Vietnamese BusinessAssociation in Australia and Vice Chairman of the Business Association ofOverseas Vietnamese, said he and others have been delighted as Vietnam’s positionin the international arena has been raised and respected by the international community.
He also emphasised the fruitful diplomatic and tradeties between the two countries, saying the two-way trade is expected to befostered in the time ahead, particularly after the PM’s visit, as they boastgreat potential for stronger cooperation.
Phuc also expressed his hope that the visit will bea success, helping to deepen the Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership,and that the bilateral diplomatic and economic relations will make greaterstrides.
The Vietnamese community in Australia shares the wish tocontribute to the development in the homeland, he affirmed.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Business Association of OverseasVietnamese Peter Hong, who has lived in Australia for more than 40 years, saidhe and many Vietnamese nationals in Australia are looking forward to the PM’s visit.
Vietnam’s elevated position and reputation in theworld, especially in the Asia-Pacific, has raised the confidence among theVietnamese community in Australia in the Party’s and the State’s leadership, hesaid.
President of the Melbourne Overseas VietnameseStudents' Association Nguyen Le Ha Chi also noted her hope that the visit will openup new opportunities for the Vietnam-Australia relations, including their educationalcooperation./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia dialogue relations and also pay an official visit to Australia from March 5-9. The official visit is “incredibly important” as it comes after the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties last year.
The Vietnamese Government always creates all facourable conditions for airlines, both state-owned and private, to develop and compete healthily, and encourages Australian cariiers to fly to Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated at a ceremony to mark 30 years of Vietnam – Australia direct air route in Melbourne city on March 5 morning.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam - Australia Business Forum in Melbourne on March 5 morning (local time) as part of his ongoing trip to Australia to attend the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit and pay an official visit to Australia.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse are attending the ASEAN – Australia Special Summit commemorating the 50th anniversary of their dialogue relations, and pay an official visit to Australia from March 5 at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Overseas Vietnamese greet Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Australia. (Photo: VNA) 
