Vietnamese expats contribute to thriving Vietnam-Australia ties
With 300,000 people, the Vietnamese people community in Australia has made significant contributions to the strong bond between the two countries, experts said.
Vietnam and Australia is celebrating 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year. (Photo: crossed-flag-pins.com)
Sydney (VNA) – With 300,000 people, the Vietnamese peoplecommunity in Australia has made significant contributions to the strong bondbetween the two countries, experts said.
In the Joint Statement on Enhancing the Comprehensive Partnership inked inMarch, 2015, both nations hailed efforts made by Vietnamese expats in Australiaand Australian people in Vietnam in developing socio-economy as well asbolstering friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
In an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Sydney onthe occasion of 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomaticrelations, PhD Mark Roberts and Nguyen Ba Khuyen, who have kept close watch onthe bilateral ties, noted that the diplomatic relations set up on February 26,1973 formed the basis for the thriving ties.
Both sides reached consensus on aid programmes based on long-term economiccooperation to support Vietnam’s socio-economic development, hunger eliminationand poverty reduction as well as enhance trade links. Thus, an array ofinfrastructure projects have been carried out in Vietnam, including theAustralian-funded My Thuan bridge, which is considered a symbol of the bilateralfriendship, and the soon-to-be-inaugurated Cao Lanh bridge, which receives 160million AUD from Australia, the country’s largest sum of aid for a singleproject in Southeast Asia.
Theexperts noted that Australia is one of the leading investors in Vietnam and thetwo nations are enjoying high growth in bilateral trade, adding that there aremany reasons to believe that two-way trade and investment ties will bestrengthened as Vietnam is working hard to fight corruption and bureaucracy.
Education is an important part in the partnership, they said, adding that thereare some 22,000 Vietnamese students pursuing study in Australia and theAustralian Government have granted a large number of scholarships to Vietnamesestudents.
The two countries lifted their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership in 2009 andagreed to build a framework to to extend politic relations, promote economicgrowth and trade development, enhance cooperation in technology and step upties in defence and security.
Six years later, they inked the Joint Statement on Enhancing the ComprehensivePartnership which laid stress on the win-win relationship on economic growth,stability and regional security.-VNA
Vietnam prioritises developing cooperation and friendship with countries, while further deepening relations with its key partners, including Australia, National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has affirmed.
Visitors to the Temple of Literature now understand more about the vestiges of Vietnamese history thanks to a system of introductory panels in Vietnamese, French and English languages.
A get-together was held in Ho Chi Minh City on February 6 to celebrate Australia Day (January 26) and 45 years of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic relations (February 26).
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Vietnam and Australia is celebrating 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year.
