General Secretary proposes Vietnam and Australia expand talent exchange

Key Vietnamese leaders this afternoon received Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn on the occasion of her state visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese leaders welcomed the Governor-General, his spouse and the Australian delegation on a state visit, especially right after Vietnam celebrated the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

General Secretary To Lam highly appreciated the first visit to Vietnam by the Australian Governor-General in many fields, especially science and technology, cultural diversity and climate change response...

The General Secretary expressed hope that with high political determination, the relationship between the two countries will develop even more strongly.

Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn expressed his good impression of the country, people, historical and cultural traditions imbued with national identity of Vietnam as well as the optimistic and resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people in the process of nation building.

She emphasized that Vietnam is one of Australia's most trusted partners, hoping that the two sides will continue to coordinate closely in all fields.

General Secretary To Lam affirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of always attaching importance to the friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Australia; Australia is a reliable partner of Vietnam.

Vietnam is entering the threshold of a new stage of development, an era of national development, prosperity and strength. To achieve the two 100-year goals, the Vietnamese Party and State have recently proposed many important policies.

In that context, Vietnam welcomes Australia's support and companionship in implementing these key policies.

The two leaders were pleased with the solid foundation of people-to-people connections between the two countries as the Vietnamese community in Australia is growing and making many positive contributions to the common development of Australia as well as bilateral relations.

On the other hand, although on a smaller scale, the Australian community in Vietnam is an important factor promoting economic connections, scientific and educational cooperation.

Regarding climate change, the two leaders agreed that this is a common challenge for both countries as well as the world. The General Secretary highly appreciated Australia's support for Vietnam and proposed to continue to strengthen cooperation towards green and sustainable development.

The General Secretary proposed that the two countries expand cooperation in human resource and labor development, especially high-skilled workers as well as experts and scientists.

The two countries need to implement science and technology cooperation programs and expand talent exchanges, creating conditions for young scientists and entrepreneurs of the two countries to exchange and cooperate in pioneering fields. This is a potential field of cooperation, especially important because Australia has advantages in scientific research and Vietnam has determined to innovate its growth model based on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Meeting with the Governor-General of Australia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared his good impressions of his visit to Australia in March 2024, including the upgrading of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership - a historic turning point, opening a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn.

The Prime Minister stressed that the relationship between the two countries has come a long way, reaching a level that few people could imagine.

Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn shares good feelings with Vietnam; Australia wishes to be a reliable and sincere partner of Vietnam.

The two leaders agreed to continue strengthening the defense-security cooperation pillar to be increasingly trustworthy and strategic, further enhancing economic, trade and investment cooperation, development cooperation, education-training and science-technology; cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchange.

The Prime Minister suggested that both sides promote bilateral trade to reach the target of 20 billion USD and double two-way investment within the next 2-3 years; expand cooperation and investment in potential areas such as minerals and essential minerals, rare earth, and renewable energy.

The Prime Minister introduced the Australian Governor-General to the landscape of Vietnam.

The Prime Minister also asked Australia to support Vietnam in building a national population database and a national data center; support capacity building training for Vietnamese officials and civil servants; and continue to encourage universities such as RMIT to expand their branches in Vietnam.

The Governor-General said that Australian businesses want to increase investment opportunities in Vietnam through the Investment Promotion Offices established in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; and agreed to strengthen cooperation on cyber security.

Meeting with the Governor-General of Australia, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of always valuing and wishing to promote relations with Australia; highly appreciating the achievements of cooperation in all fields, especially legislation.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasized that the visit of the Australian Governor-General is an important milestone, adding momentum to develop the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries in depth and increasingly into substance.

The National Assembly Chairman suggested that Australia facilitate and continue to accompany Vietnam in the new development period, expand cooperation in green economy, digital economy, science and technology, innovation, renewable energy; continue to increase the aid budget, expand the Government scholarship program for students, support training, and improve the capacity of Vietnamese officials and civil servants...

Regarding parliamentary cooperation, the National Assembly Chairman suggested that the two sides increase delegation exchanges, high-level contacts and all-level contacts, cooperation, exchanges, and experience sharing between the two countries' legislative bodies, especially between the National Assembly Committees, friendship groups of parliamentarians, female parliamentarians, and young parliamentarians, not only on legal and institutional issues but also on monitoring the implementation of bilateral agreements...

The National Assembly Chairman highly appreciated the positive growth momentum of two-way trade between the two countries, reaching 14 billion USD by 2024, and believed that the two sides would soon realize the goal of bringing trade turnover to 20 billion USD...

The Australian Governor-General highly appreciated the contributions of the Vietnamese community to the socio-economic development of Australia in particular and the Australia-Vietnam relationship in general.

The Australian Governor-General emphasized that Australia continues to support Vietnam in training and human resource development, and continues to provide ODA and financial and technical support to help Vietnam achieve its growth targets.

The Australian Governor-General welcomed and highly appreciated the effective cooperation between the two countries in the field of education and training, expressing his delight that Australia has now provided more than 70 scholarship programs for Vietnam.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presents gifts to the Governor General of Australia.

The Australian Governor-General agreed to further promote trade and investment cooperation, cooperation on gender equality, especially cooperation in women's empowerment as well as cooperation on climate change in the Mekong Delta.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/tong-bi-thu-de-nghi-viet-nam-va-australia-mo-rong-trao-doi-nhan-tai-2441294.html