The Vietnamese delegation with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia Tony Smith (Source: VNA) Sydney (VNA) – President of the VietnamFatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man affirmed that Vietnamtreasures bilateral ties with Australia during his meeting in Canberra onDecember 6 with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia TonySmith.
Man, who is on a working visit to Australia from December6-10, thanked Australia for providing official development assistance forVietnam to build key infrastructure works, especially My Thuan and Vam Congbridges in the Mekong Delta.
He expressed his belief that the upgrade of bilateral tiesto strategic partnership level in the future will meet the aspiration of thetwo States and peoples, and asked for joint work to hold people-to-peoplediplomatic activities on the occasion of the 45th anniversary ofbilateral diplomatic ties.
On national defence-security ties, Man sought the Australiangovernment and parliament’s continued support in overcoming war consequences inVietnam. The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on dealingwith post-war bomb and mine consequences in March 2015.
He suggested Australia continue providing scholarships andextending assistance for Vietnam in vocational, English and international lawexpert training, noting that education-training and tourism help raise mutualunderstanding between the two peoples.
The guest also expressed thanks to Australian statesmen for theirconsistent stance on the East Sea issue.
The leader of Vietnam’s largest mass organisation took theoccasion to urge the Australian parliament and government to continue providingsupport for 350,000 Vietnamese nationals in the country, including 30,000students, as well as facilitate the preservation of Vietnamese culture andlanguage in the Vietnamese community.
Smith, for his part, described each Vietnamese living inAustralia as a cultural ambassador to foster ties between the two countries.
In the East Sea issue, he underscored the need to maintainpeace, stability and a regional order based on international law; ensuresecurity, safety and maritime and aviation freedom. He also stressed that partiesconcerned must not use force or threat to change the status quo in the waters.
Disputes should be settled by peaceful means in line withinternational law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law ofthe Sea, he said.
He told Man that he will pay an official visit to Vietnamnext year at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi KimNgan, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomaticties.
In the afternoon the same day, VFF President Man andVietnamese Ambassador to Australia Ngo Huong Nam held a working session with AssistantMinister for Agriculture and Water Resources of Australia Anne Ruston.
Man expressed his delight that Vietnam’s litchi, dragonfruit and mango have been allowed to enter Australia for the first time. Hesuggested that Australia consider importing live shrimp, longan and apple fromVietnam in the near future.
He thanked Australia for providing Vietnam with financialresources and expertise to effectively develop agriculture, rural areas andprotect water resources over the past years.
Ruston, in reply, promised to consider resuming import of Vietnameselive shrimp and called for the early building of a set of regulations on the import-exportof farm produce and aquatic products, thus facilitating the trade of products ofVietnam’s strength and Australia’s demand.
During a working session with Secretary of the Department ofSocial Services Kathryn Campbell later, the VFF leader inquired into models toimprove social welfare quality in the host country, particularly for thevulnerable and unemployed people in working age.
The guest proposed Campbell works closely with Vietnameseministries and agencies to offer support to those who are vulnerable to impactsof climate change and rising sea level in the Mekong Delta.
Mentioning the Vietnamese community in Australia, SecretaryCampbell said many Australian firms are keen on hiring Vietnamese workers whoshe said, are hard-working and eager to learn, adding that it is Vietnam’sadvantage to attract foreign investors.-VNA
Man, who is on a working visit to Australia from December6-10, thanked Australia for providing official development assistance forVietnam to build key infrastructure works, especially My Thuan and Vam Congbridges in the Mekong Delta.
He expressed his belief that the upgrade of bilateral tiesto strategic partnership level in the future will meet the aspiration of thetwo States and peoples, and asked for joint work to hold people-to-peoplediplomatic activities on the occasion of the 45th anniversary ofbilateral diplomatic ties.
On national defence-security ties, Man sought the Australiangovernment and parliament’s continued support in overcoming war consequences inVietnam. The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on dealingwith post-war bomb and mine consequences in March 2015.
He suggested Australia continue providing scholarships andextending assistance for Vietnam in vocational, English and international lawexpert training, noting that education-training and tourism help raise mutualunderstanding between the two peoples.
The guest also expressed thanks to Australian statesmen for theirconsistent stance on the East Sea issue.
The leader of Vietnam’s largest mass organisation took theoccasion to urge the Australian parliament and government to continue providingsupport for 350,000 Vietnamese nationals in the country, including 30,000students, as well as facilitate the preservation of Vietnamese culture andlanguage in the Vietnamese community.
Smith, for his part, described each Vietnamese living inAustralia as a cultural ambassador to foster ties between the two countries.
In the East Sea issue, he underscored the need to maintainpeace, stability and a regional order based on international law; ensuresecurity, safety and maritime and aviation freedom. He also stressed that partiesconcerned must not use force or threat to change the status quo in the waters.
Disputes should be settled by peaceful means in line withinternational law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law ofthe Sea, he said.
He told Man that he will pay an official visit to Vietnamnext year at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi KimNgan, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomaticties.
In the afternoon the same day, VFF President Man andVietnamese Ambassador to Australia Ngo Huong Nam held a working session with AssistantMinister for Agriculture and Water Resources of Australia Anne Ruston.
Man expressed his delight that Vietnam’s litchi, dragonfruit and mango have been allowed to enter Australia for the first time. Hesuggested that Australia consider importing live shrimp, longan and apple fromVietnam in the near future.
He thanked Australia for providing Vietnam with financialresources and expertise to effectively develop agriculture, rural areas andprotect water resources over the past years.
Ruston, in reply, promised to consider resuming import of Vietnameselive shrimp and called for the early building of a set of regulations on the import-exportof farm produce and aquatic products, thus facilitating the trade of products ofVietnam’s strength and Australia’s demand.
During a working session with Secretary of the Department ofSocial Services Kathryn Campbell later, the VFF leader inquired into models toimprove social welfare quality in the host country, particularly for thevulnerable and unemployed people in working age.
The guest proposed Campbell works closely with Vietnameseministries and agencies to offer support to those who are vulnerable to impactsof climate change and rising sea level in the Mekong Delta.
Mentioning the Vietnamese community in Australia, SecretaryCampbell said many Australian firms are keen on hiring Vietnamese workers whoshe said, are hard-working and eager to learn, adding that it is Vietnam’sadvantage to attract foreign investors.-VNA
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