Australian minister impressed by Vietnam’s economic growth
Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell expressed his deep impression on Vietnam’s economic growth as well as the way the country has improved living standards of people, during his visit to the Southeast Asian nation from April 16-20.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Australian Minister for Tradeand Tourism Don Farrell expressed his deep impression on Vietnam’s economicgrowth as well as the way the country has improved living standards of people, during his visit to the Southeast Asian nation from April 16-20.
In an interview granted to the press, the ministernoted that there's been "a wonderful relationship between Australia and Vietnamover the last 50 years” and Australia wants to work with Vietnam to continue theimprovement in living standards so that Vietnam can beat the goal of being afully developed country by 2045.
“There's lots of ways in which Australia and Vietnamcould work together,” he said, suggesting the two countries cooperate ineducation, tourism, mining, hydrogen, and particularly energy transition.
Regarding the bilateral trade, Farrell said it isdriven by free trade agreements (FTAs), including the Comprehensive and ProgressiveAgreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
“We believe the very high standards that Vietnam hascommitted to will continue to ensure a strong, robust and prosperous tradingrelationship between Australia and Vietnam. We're also working very closelywith Vietnam on the Indo-Pacific economic framework. And that gives us anopportunity to jointly have an agreement with lots of other countries in thisregion,” the official said.
Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell (Photo: VNA)
“We think that there are many opportunities whereAustralia and Vietnam can build on the relationship that we've got already toimprove the prosperity of both of our nations.”
The minister said to encourage Vietnamese andAustralian businesses to invest in the respective markets, commitments andagreements must be put into place, and words must be translated into “practicaloutcomes.
Asked about potential for tourism cooperation between thetwo countries, Farrell said during the pre-pandemic time, about 400,000Australians visited Vietnam, and about 120,000 Vietnamese came to Australia forholidays.
“We want to get back to those levels and to exceedthem. So the first thing we need to do is get more airlines flying between ourtwo countries,” he pointed out.
“There's a lot of demand by Vietnamese to come toAustralia, but particularly, there's a lot of demand by Australians to come toVietnam. We've got to encourage that. We've got to push down the price oftravel.”
Three Vietnamese carriers, namely Vietnam Airlines,Bamboo Airways, and Vietjet Air, have operated flights to Australia. Meanwhile,Australia’s Jetstar Airways has launched direct air routes between Melbourne/Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City./.
Vietnam and Australia need to develop bilateral trade in a more balanced way by promoting the export of Vietnamese products to the Southwest Pacific nation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said while receiving Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell in Hanoi on April 17.
A Vietnam-Australia trade and tourism promotion conference was held by Vietnam Airlines, Thien Minh Group and Vinpearl JSC in Sydney on April 19, drawing a large number of Australian businesses and travel firms from different Australian localities.
During his first official visit to Vietnam, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia, Senator Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister for State, joined Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski in congratulating Vietjet on the inauguration of direct routes connecting Vietnam and Australia.
Hugh Jeffrey, Deputy Secretary of Strategy, Policy, and Industry at the Australian Department of Defence, highly valued Vietnam's increasingly active role in peacekeeping missions and expressed confidence in the growing, practical, and deeper cooperation between the two countries.
The visit marks the Vietnamese Party General Secretary’s first state visit to the RoK in his new role. The RoK’s invitation to him as the first “state guest” under its new administration signals the high priority it places on the relationship with Vietnam and its Party chief personally.
Party General Secretary To Lam suggested both sides effectively implement existing parliamentary cooperation agreements and strengthen exchanges between the two legislatures. He laid stress on the bridge-building role of friendship parliamentarian groups in each country.
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The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s media continued to provide extensive coverage on August 12 of the State visit to the country by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation from August 10-13.
Tran Luu Quang, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for Policies and Strategies, underlined that the exchange of experience in building socio-economic development policies, refining institutions and policies, and particularly in SOE reform, is a practical and significant approach that contributes to maintaining stability and fostering development in both countries.
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Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has highlighted the upcoming exhibition on national achievements on the occasion of the country's 80th National Day as an unprecedented, large-scale event with diverse content, urging all stakeholders to demonstrate the highest sense of responsibility to make it commensurate with 80 years of national construction and defence.
Chien reaffirmed Vietnam’s stance on the settlement of disputes through peaceful measures in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), as well as full implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and early finalisation of a substantive, effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope that Japanese enterprises will continue standing side by side with Vietnam on the development path, thereby benefiting the two business communities, both countries, and their peoples.
The signing of the agreement is part of the efforts to concretise the joint statement issued during the visit to Cuba by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam in September last year.
Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam's spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, expressed her hope that the RoK will share its experience and work with Vietnam to foster closer collaboration in cultural industry.
Eighty years since the historic autumn of 1945, the Vietnamese nation has overcome countless challenges to gain its independence and gradually develop thanks to the revolutionary path that is both resolute and flexible under the leadership of the Party.
Party General Secretary To Lam said since Vietnam and the RoK established their diplomatic ties in 1992 and upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022, they have enjoyed expanded collaboration, delivering tangible benefits to their peoples and businesses.
The state visit to the RoK by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse was a great success, marking a significant milestone and opening a new chapter in the Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
In any circumstances, the Lao People’s Army will always stand shoulder to shoulder with its Vietnamese counterpart to safeguard both nations and nurture their great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
State President Luong Cuong sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Noboa on the occasion of the 216th National Day of the South American country (August 10).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell (Photo: VNA) 
Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell (Photo: VNA) 
