State visit to Vietnam by Australian Governor-General to deepen the two’s goodwill, trust: expert
The State visit to Vietnam by Australian Governor-General David Hurley at an invitation of President Vo Van Thuong will deepen the goodwill and trust for the mutual benefit of both countries, said Dr Suiwah Leung, Honourary Associate Professor at the Australian National University’s Crawford School of Public Policy.
Australian Governor-General David Hurley (Photo: abc.net.au)
Sydney (VNA) - The State visit to Vietnam by AustralianGovernor-General David Hurley at an invitation of President Vo VanThuong will deepen the goodwill and trust for the mutual benefit of bothcountries, said Dr Suiwah Leung, Honourary Associate Professor at theAustralian National University’s Crawford School of Public Policy.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, she said the visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations are important atthe governmental/diplomatic level and supported by those at other levels, adding that in thecase of Vietnam and Australia, their relations at the academic level have been highlysignificant.
According to her, when Doi Moi (Renewal) was started in Vietnamin the late 1980s, many talented Vietnamese scholars were chosen to come to theANU to undertake studies in “market economics”. These scholars were funded by theAustralian aid agency (AusAID), now part of the Australian Department ofForeign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Upon completion of their studies, they returned home totheir respective positions in the Vietnamese Government, academy anduniversities, and were largely responsible for implementing the various phasesof economic reforms which resulted in Vietnam's becoming a middle-incomecountry within about 20 years, and participating actively in regional andinternational organisations such as ASEAN and the World Trade Organisation.
Australian Government-funded scholarships in the region andin Vietnam in particular have been generally regarded as one of the mosteffective forms of development assistance, she added.
Vietnamese NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue at Vietnam-Australia Educational Cooperation Forum (Photo: VNA)
The expert also said that rapid economic growth anddevelopment in Vietnam has benefited both countries as Australian exports toVietnam have been growing at an average of some 12% since 2013, and the exportof education services, in particular, has seen more than 26,000 Vietnamesestudents studying in Australia by 2019.
There is room, however, for improvement in the export ofother services such as tourism and IT, as well as more investments in Vietnamon the part of the Australian business sector.
Meanwhile, schemes such as the New Colombo Plan haveenabled more than 4,500 undergraduate students from Australian universities tospend time in Vietnam learning about its people, culture, language and ways ofdoing business which should, in time, enhance business contacts and investmentflows.
The recent establishment of the Vietnam-Australia Centre at the Ho Chi MinhNational Academy of Politics in Hanoi is very much welcomed, and shows the degreeof goodwill and trust that has developed between the two countries, sheadded./.
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 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.
The state-level visit to Vietnam from April 3 to 6 by Governor-General of Australia David Hurley holds a lot of symbolic importance amid the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations, said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Australian Governor-General David Hurley (Photo: abc.net.au) 
Vietnamese NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue at Vietnam-Australia Educational Cooperation Forum (Photo: VNA) 
