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News on the relationshipPresident Triet meets with Austrian, Latvian leaders
President Nguyen Minh Triet met Australia’s
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Latvia ’s President Valdis Zatlaers on
separate occasions in Beijing on Aug. 9.
Beijing (VNA) – Noting the fine development of Vietnam-Australia
relations over the recent past, President Triet expressed his hope
that the Australian Government under the leadership of the Labour
Party and PM Rudd would further promote their country’s multifaceted
relations with Vietnam. Australia wants to expand co-operation with VietnamRelations between Australia and Vietnam have been developing strongly, according to a report by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs. Vietnam’s economy continues to grow rapidly and the country is more dynamic in resolving regional and international issues, said the report. The report highly valued economic relations between the two countries and said that Australia will continue to strengthen the relationship for mutual benefit. Two-way trade between the two countries reached US$6 billion in 2007. Investment especially in finance and education has made a significant impact and there is great potential for co-operation in mining. Vietnam ranks fifth among Australian ODA recipients with an estimated total of US$100 million in 2008-2009. Also, more than 10,000 Vietnamese students are currently studying in Australia and the same number are following Australian educational programmes in Vietnam. In the future, Australia and Vietnam will continue to expand co-operation in health care area and the fight against terrorism, transnational crime, and drugs and human trafficking. (CPV/VOVNEWS)
Australia appreciates Vietnam’s role at regional and int’l forums
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has been playing an active role in the regional and international communities, said the visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith in Hanoi on July 2. In an interview given to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent, the Minister underlined Vietnam ’s role as a member of the World Trade Organisation, a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council as well as its chairing of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. He said his country saw not only opportunity to boost its relations with Vietnam but also the importance of working with Vietnam at ASEAN and other international forums. Regarding his talks with Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem on July 1, Minister Smith said the Australian government has decided to increase its development assistance for Vietnam to 100 million AUD next year. He asserted that Vietnam continued to be one of Australia ’s important regional partners and pledged a long-term cooperation with the ASEAN country. He also announced a non-refundable aid of 30 million AUD for a programme on recycled energy development in order to meet the increasing demand for energy in the Mekong river basin countries.
PM promises best efforts to boost ties with Australia
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government will try its best to boost ties with Australia , especially in the fields of economy, trade, investment, education and training and labour, for the benefits of both sides, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung stated. Prime Minister Dung made the statement while receiving visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith in Hanoi on July 2. The PM
expressed his pleasure at growing economic ties with Australia now
Vietnam ’s 7th biggest trade partner and its 4th largest export market.
Two-way trade value reached 4.56 billion USD last year, while Australian
businesses had invested 1.01 billion USD in 174 projects in Vietnam by
the end of May. Cooperation in training has been expanded. At present, over 9,700 Vietnamese students are studying in Australia while Australian-invested training establishments in Vietnam attract thousands of others. PM Dung highly appreciated the results of the talks between FM Smith and Vietnamese Deputy PM Pham Gia Khiem and urged the two sides to implement their agreement on cooperation in labour and legislative assistance as soon as possible. He also said the two foreign ministries should boost high-level dialogues and visits. The PM took the occasion to thank the Australian Government for increasing ODA for Vietnam and creating favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community in Australian. FM Smith informed the host that the Australian Government will raise its scholarship budget for Vietnamese students to 100 million USD in 2009. He affirmed that Vietnam continues to be Australia ’s important partner in the region and pledged to develop long-term cooperation with Vietnam . The minister extended an invitation to visit Australia from the Australian Prime Minister to PM Dung. He said that the Australian PM wishes to visit Vietnam soon.-
Australia willing to develop cooperation with Vietnam
Hanoi (VNA) - The Government of Australia considers Vietnam one of its important partners in the region and pledges to develop long-term cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation. Visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith made the statement during his talks with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem in Hanoi on July 1. Khiem welcomed Smith’s first visit to Vietnam and spoke highly of the Australian Government’s policy of continuing to promote cooperative ties with Vietnam . “ Vietnam always attaches great importance to expanding the friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Australia ,” the deputy PM stressed. In reply, Smith said he was glad to visit Vietnam for the first time since he was appointed as Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs in December 2007. The two sides expressed their pleasure at the fine developments in the friendship and all-round cooperation when Vietnam and Australia are celebrating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year. They noted that since the beginning of the year, the two nations exchanged many high-level visits, including those to Australia by National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong, and Deputy PMs Nguyen Thien Nhan and Truong Vinh Trong, and a trip to Vietnam by Queensland State ’s Minister of Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel. Australia is now Vietnam ’s 7th biggest trade partner and its 4th largest export market, with two-way trade value reaching 4.56 billion USD last year. By the end of May 2008, Australia had invested 1.01 billion USD in 174 projects in Vietnam . Vietnam is Australia ’s 4th largest aid recipient with a total committed official development assistance (ODA) capital for 2008 totalling 93.1 million AUD, 1.3 million AUD higher than the previous year. Regarding regional and international issues, Deputy PM Khiem affirmed that Vietnam treasures cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia , as well as within the framework of the East Asia Summit (EAS). Vietnam supports Australia ’s efforts to promote peace, stability and development in Asia and the Pacific, he added. During the talks, the two sides also discussed measures to speed up negotiations on the ASEAN- Australia - New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANFTA).
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Deputy PM Trương Vĩnh Trọng continues his Australia working trip
VNGOP - Deputy PM Trương Vĩnh Trọng and the Government delegation attended a symposium on May 9 in Sydney on HIV prevention, drug detoxification in jails and community responses to HIV/AIDS. Health care for prisoners and delinquents in reeducation camps is one of top issues in New South Wales. Dr. Deborah Zador, Director of the Drugs and Alcohol Clinic in the New South Wales Prison, stated that, this work can help make prisoners healthy and protect the community health as well. Mrs. Julie Babineau, Chief Executive of the New South Wales Prison’s Health Care Center, revealed that nearly 1,000 employees are working at 90 health care centers for prisoners and delinquents throughout the state. Speaking of the community’s role in HIV/AIDS prevention, Prof. Chris Puplick (Wollongong University, former President of the Australian National Council on AIDS and Related Diseases) told that Australia has already brought into play the role of communities in minimizing HIV spread. He stated that if the role of communities is not highlighted, the development of HIV/AIDS may become more complicated. By Thùy
Dung Deputy PM Trương Vĩnh Trọng to visit Australia
VNGOP –
At the invitation of the Australian Government, Deputy PM Trương Vĩnh
Trọng and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Government will
pay an official visit to Australia on May 3-11, 2008. Deputy PM Trương Vĩnh Trọng and his entourage will pay courtesy visits and have meetings with Australian leaders; work with AusAIDS; visit several healthcare centers for drug addicts and HIV/AIDS-infected people; and join seminars on policies, programs and laws on HIV/AIDS prevention and anti-drug; . Australia is now the 7th biggest trade partner and the 4th export market of Việt Nam. In 2007, the two-way trade turnover between Việt Nam and Australia was US $4.6 billion, rising up 10% against 2006. Australia’s total investment capital in Việt Nam reached about US $790 million by late October 2007, with 156 projects, mainly focusing on processing industry, property, consulting, and education. By
Nguyên Hồ Vietnam, Australia join hands to prevent human trafficking
Hanoi (VNA) – The Australian Government will provide 1 billion VND this year to assist Vietnam ’s efforts to prevent trafficking of women and children in northern border Lang Son province. Announced on March 25, the assistance will provided through the Australian Agency of International Development (AusAID) with the Centre for Community Health Promotion (CCHP) as the Vietnamese partner. CCHP Director Tran Minh Gioi said the one-year project, starting from March 2008, is hoped to reach 8,000 people, including 2,000 school children and 400 women and children in high risk groups. The assistance is part of Australia ’s Asia Regional Trafficking Persons Project which helps countries in Southeast Asia tackle the problem of human trafficking.
NA Chairman meets with New South Wales Governor
Sydney (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong met with Deputy Governor-General of Australia and Governor of New South Wales (NSW) State Professor Mari Bashir in Sydney on March 14. During the meeting Chairman Trong said he hoped the NSW Governor would continue contributing to friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and Australia , and New South Wales in particular. He thanked Governor Bashir for her assistance to Viet Nam and told the gathering of her close ties with the Viet Nam Women’s Union . Professor Bashir said her state has communities of people from many countries, including the Vietnamese community. She said New South Wales and Viet Nam are currently implementing health care and education cooperation programmes. The same day, Chairman Trong and his delegation met with NSW’s Legislative Council President Peter Primrose and Vice Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Grant McBridge. NA Chairman Trong calls for more Australian investments
Canberra (VNA)- National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong has told Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia to boost investments to match its great potential. The two leaders held talks in Canberra on March 12 as part of Chairman Trong’s visit to Australia . Chairman Trong said Australia ’s investments into Viet Nam remained modest, although it is the seventh largest trade partner and the fourth largest export market of the Southeast Asian nation with bilateral trade revenues reaching 9 billion USD in 2007. Australia boasts a great potential and increasing regional and international prestige, making it good for Viet Nam to boost multi-faceted cooperation, especially in economy, trade and investment, said the chief legislator. Trong also called for more regular exchanges of visits as good opportunities for Vietnamese to draw experiences in global integration for development. For his part, PM Kevin Rudd recalled an event 35 years ago when the Labour-ruled Australian Government was among the first in the world to establish ties with Viet Nam as a signal of Australia’s respect to relations with the Southeast Asian nation.
He also congratulated
Viet Nam for its recent achievements in socio-economic development and
regional and international integration. The host also called for efforts to expand bilateral ties to other areas such as terror fight and epidemics control. He described Chairman Trong’s visit as a step forward in bilateral relations. Australia is always a friend and leading trade partner of Viet nam , said Jenkins. He said Australian investments in Viet Nam have been showing efficiency and the influxes of Australian tourists are increasing. He also expressed satisfaction at constantly improved bilateral relations in education, aviation, mining and many other areas. Jenkins concluded by lauding the Vietnamese community’s contributions to the economic and cultural development in Australia as well as their roles in opening opportunities for dialogues and cooperation between the two countries. Trong and his high-level National Assembly delegation also had working sessions with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee, Michael Porshaw, Foreign Minister of the opposition party Andrew Robb and representatives from the Australia-Viet Nam Friendly Parliamentarians Group. During their meetings, host and guest exchanged experiences in law-making and supervision of Government operations as well as discussed measures to cement cooperation in a large range of areas, from energy to mining, education, infrastructure development and HIV/AIDS control. Chairman Trong and his entourage also attended Senate and House hearings at the Parliament House. The NA leader attended a gathering with crowds of overseas Vietnamese in Australia at the Vietnamese Embassy. Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Tan held a party in honour of Chairman Trong, his wife and his entourage. Among the guests were representatives from the Australian Parliament and Foreign Ministry and Ambassadors from nine member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the three northeastern Asian nations of China , Japan and the Republic of Korea. NA Chairman seeks closer ties with Western Australia state
Perth (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong hoped that Australia , especially the Western Australia state, would promote cooperative ties with Viet Nam for the benefit and development of both countries. During his meeting with Governor of Western Australia Ken Michael and in Perth , Western Australia on March 10, Chairman Trong said he was pleased with the growing cooperation between Viet Nam and Australia and Western Australia in particular. He noted, however, that Australia’s investment in Viet Nam remained incommensurate with both sides’ potentials and wish, despite robust trade ties. Chairman Trong expressed his thanks to Australia for its valuable assistance to Viet Nam, saying that My Thuan bridge is a vivid manifestation of the friendship and fruitful cooperation between Viet Nam and Australia . Governor Ken Michael warmly welcomed Chairman Trong’s visit, which, he said, would help boost the cooperation between his state and Viet Nam . A great number of Vietnamese businesses accompanying Chairman Trong means the visit would provide an opportunity for businesses from the two countries to meet and discuss chances of cooperation. The governor also recognised the contributions the Vietnamese community in Australia has made to Australia’s development and the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. NA Chairman Trong also met with Western Australia’s Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for State Development Eric Ripper, who said Western Australia wanted to expand cooperation in education and training with Viet Nam. Many Vietnamese students are studying in Australia, and Australian students should also go to Viet Nam to learn more about Viet Nam’s culture. During a visit to the University of Western Australia, Chairman Trong said that education and training is a potential area for Viet Nam and Australia to promote cooperation. The University of Western Australia currently has about 20 Vietnamese students, and has established cooperative ties with the Ho Chi Minh City Polytechnics University . The same day, President of the Legislative Council (upper house) Nick Griffith and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (lower house) Fred Riebeling of Western Australia hosted a banquet in honour of Chairman Trong, his wife and delegation. Chairman Trong also met with Penny Flett, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia and representatives from Alcoa Group, Australia’s leading group in ore mining. Vietnam Embassy in Canberra celebrates the 35th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and AustraliaOn 28th February 2008, H.E. Mr Nguyen Thanh Tan, Ambassador of S.R Vietnam in Canberra held a Reception to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia. Present at the celebration are H.E. Ms Gillian Bird, Deputy Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on behalf of the Government of Australia, Ambassadors and High Commissioners of many foreign diplomatic missions in Canberra, representatives of the offices of the Australian Government, Vietnamese community in Australia and representative offices in Sydney and all staff of the Embassy. Delivering a speech at the Reception, H.E. Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Tan stresses remarkable achievements in the cooperation between the two countries during the past years. The 2 countries have exchanged visits by many delegations at all levels. The 2 – way trade amounted to 7 billion AUD in 2006-2007. The number of Vietnamese students studying in Australia is increasing day by day… Ambassador Tan hopes that the cooperative relations between the country will be further promoted in every field in the coming time. Deputy Secretary Gillian Bird recalls the event in 1973 when the Whitlam Government became one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic ties with the then Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Since then, Australia and Vietnam have become active trading and investment partners. Besides, in recent years, the relationship between the two countries has grown to cover a broad range of cooperation. She believes that the relations between the 2 countries will be further strengthened and brought about more significant achievements. The Reception took place in an intimate friendly atmosphere with warm congratulations from foreign participants. Viet Nam, Australia promote education cooperation
Sydney
(VNA) – Viet Nam and Australia signed an agreement on education
cooperation for 2008-2012 on February 26 during a visit by Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Thien Nhan. The deputy PM also attended the celebration of 35 th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (Feb. 26) held by the Asialink Centre, Melbourne University, on February 26, where he stressed that Viet Nam would further promote bilateral cooperative ties. For her part, Deputy PM Gillard affirmed that Australia would work harder to boost Australia-Viet Nam relations, particularly education and training cooperation. Deputy PM Nhan also met with Minister for Trade Simon Crean, paid a courtesy visit to former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, and called at a number of universities and vocational centres. Deputy PM Nhan left Australia for New Zealand on February 27. Australia pledges more help in education
Ha Noi (VNA) – Australia will continue to increase education and training exchange with Viet Nam as it is the best way the country can do to help Viet Nam develop. Australian Ambassador Bill Tweddell said at a meeting to mark the country’s 220 th Independence Day (January 26) in Ha Noi on January 23. “Australia strongly supports Viet Nam in its regional and international integration process,” the Ambassador affirmed. President of the Viet Nam-Australia Friendship Organisation Tran Van Nhung spoke highly of activities to celebrate the 35 th anniversary of the two country’s diplomatic ties, including the “Australia Month” launched in Ha Noi the day before. Bilateral ties between the two countries have been developing in recent years with two way trade turnover reaching 4.2 billion USD in 2006 and 4.4 billion USD in the first 11 months of 2007. Australia’s businesses are pouring 944 million USD in 168 projects in Viet Nam. To date, over 9,000 Vietnamese students are studying in Australia and between 7,000-8,000 students are attending Australian education programmes in Viet Nam . Australia is also one of the most scholarship suppliers for Vietnamese students. As many as 240 students received scholarships worth 20 million AUD or close to 280 billion VND in 2007
Viet Nam trade fair kicks off in Australia
A Viet Nam trade fair was opened in Sydney, Australia, on November 30 under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Vietnamese Embassy and the Australia - Viet Nam Commerce Chamber. The event drew the participation of some 40 businesses from Viet Nam and Australia, which displayed textile and garment, handicrafts, sea food, agricultural product, and construction materials. Addressing the event, Deputy Director of the Asia-Pacific Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Cao Nang Gian highlighted cooperation potential between Viet Nam and Australia, affirming the Vietnamese Government’s policy to develop its trade ties with regional countries, including Australia. (VNA). Seminar on Aquaproducts
On 25 September 2007, the Vietnamese Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development, Embassy of the S.R.Vietnam in Canberra and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) co-organized a Seminar on Vietnamese Aqua products and in Sheraton on the Park, Sydney. Present at the Seminar are H.E. Mr Nguyen Viet Thang, Deputy Minister of the Vietnamese Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development, H.E. Mr Nguyen Thanh Tan, Ambassador of Vietnam to Australia, Mr Chris Harris, Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney, Mr Harry W. Peter, Chairman of the Seafood Importers Association of Australia. A lot of representatives of Vietnamese and Australian Companies were present at the Seminar. In his opening speech, Deputy Minister Nguyen Viet Thang informs that Vietnamese Sea-products is developing rapidly with encouraging achievements. He stresses that the aquaculture in the country has seen remarkable progress with the application of advanced culturing measures which are environment-friendly. The capacity in processing together with advanced technologies have ensured the quality and safety of products and met the demands of international standards. As a result, the export turnover of Vietnamese aqua-products have constantly increased, reaching 3.35 billion USD in 2006. In terms of aqua-products, Vietnam is presently expanding its export markets to more than 150 countries and territories all over the world. H.E. Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Tan, in his speech, stresses remarkable achievements in the cause of economic development. With the open-door policy, rapid domestic administrative reforms and the expansion of the cooperative relations with other nations on the basis of mutual interests, Vietnam has been becoming more and more attractive to foreign investors. He expresses his hope that the commercial ties between Vietnam and Australia will be progressing more rapidly so that they could become commensurate with the potentials of the two sides, meeting the demands of the businesses and people of the two countries. From 24-27 September 2007, the Delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development also participated in Fine Food Exhibition held in Sydney to promote and introduce a variety of Vietnamese products to international friends. Deputy PM receives northern Australian Chief MinisterDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign
Minister Pham Gia Khiem received in Ha Noi on September 17th Chief
Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia Clare Martin who is on a
visit to Viet Nam. State President arrives in Sydney for 15th APEC Summit
President Nguyen Minh Triet, his wife and a State-level delegation of Viet Nam arrived in Sydney, Australia, at 18:45 hrs local time on September 6 for the 15th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Prior to the 15 th APEC Summit, on September 7, President Triet is set to meet Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria and President Roh Moo-hyun of the Republic of Korea. The Vietnamese State leader is scheduled to deliver his speech at the Viet Nam-Australia Business Forum, attend a meeting between the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries and the US President, and receive leaders of a number of Australian and international economic groups. (VNA)
Vietnam Embassy in Canberra and the ASEAN day
On 8 August, 2007, at the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam, the ASEAN Heads
of Missions in Canberra organized a ceremony to commemorate the Fortieth
Anniversary of the founding of the Association of South-East Asian Nations
(ASEAN). Present at the celebration are The Hon. Alexander Downer, MP, Minnister
for Foreign Affairs of Australia, together with about 200 guests, including High
ranking officials of Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
Department of Defence and some other departments, scholars from several
institutes and universities, and diplomats from a large number of foreign
missions and international organizations in Canberra.
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