Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son described Australia as one of Vietnam’s most trusted and important partners in the region, with high level of political trust and shared strategic vision on key issues.
Australian Ambassador to Counter Modern Slavery, People Smuggling and Human Trafficking Lynn Bell has commended Vietnamese authorities' collaboration with the Australian side in tackling numerous cases, particularly those involving illegal entries and exits.
Vietnam and Australia currently enjoy a strong and growing trade and economic relationship, with Australia now among Vietnam’s top 10 trading partners.
PM Pham Minh Chinh suggested Vietnam and Australia capitalise on existing multilateral trade frameworks to overcome common challenges, affirming Vietnam's readiness to discuss a bilateral trade and investment agreement to achieve the goal of raising bilateral trade to 20 billion USD and doubling two-way investment.
As Vietnam moves toward a new era of national rise, the lessons drawn from the country’s historic journey toward reunification remain deeply relevant in navigating the challenges of digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Professor Chu Hoang Long, Director of the Vietnam Policy Research Centre at the Australian National University, said from a nation ravaged by war and once among the poorest in the world, Vietnam has risen robustly to assert itself as a dynamic and responsible nation on the international arena.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence suggested Vietnam and Australia continue to effectively implement their agreed cooperation agenda, with a focus on increasing delegation exchanges and dialogue mechanisms, expanding training, especially in English language and military specialties for Vietnamese personnel and strengthening peacekeeping collaboration.
Reflecting on five decades of progress, Long highlighted Vietnam’s rise from the ashes of war to a dynamic nation with an increasingly important role in the region and the world, adding that officers of the Vietnam People's Army have actively participated in United Nations peacekeeping missions.
Vietnam must always be able to evaluate its own strengths and weaknesses while pursuing a long-term strategic vision. The country can learn from other countries, but it must always pursue its national interests. This requires unity among the population, political stability, constant adaptability and critical innovation.
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.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed that Vietnam views Australia as a key strategic partner in the region and noted that the recent upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024 has opened numerous cooperation opportunities, not only in traditional sectors but also in emerging fields.
Australian Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill suggested the two countries work closely on people-to-people exchange and promote tourism activities, noting with satisfaction the rapid increase in the number of Australian visitors to Vietnam and welcoming more Vietnamese tourists to the Australian shores.
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.
Outgoing Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski affirmed Australia's strong support for directions currently pursued by Vietnam when he bid farewell to National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man in Hanoi on the afternoon of December 26.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son received outgoing Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski in Hanoi on December 24.
State President Luong Cuong received outgoing Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski in Hanoi on December 20, congratulating the diplomat on fulfilling his duties and appreciating his substantial contributions to the countries’ relations.
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.
The Embassy and Defence Attaché Office of Vietnam in Australia held a ceremony in Canberra on December 9 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22, 1944 - 2024) and the 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22, 1989 - 2024).
Professor Carl Thayer at the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy has described Vietnam’s maintenance of political stability and economic success as its outstanding achievements in 2024.
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.
Vietnam and Australia agreed to enhance their trade and investment ties, striving to reach the target of 20 billion USD in bilateral trade at their 6th Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Australian city of Adelaide on October 18.
