Vietnam, Australia enhance people-to-people activities
The second congress of the Vietnam-Australia Friendship Association took place in Hanoi on November 30 to increase people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
They agreed to expand the association’s network across Vietnam and cooperate with Australia to host English summer camps and tours for Australian visitors.
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At the congress (Source: thoidai.com.vn) |
Deputy Head of the Australian Embassy Mission to Vietnam Layton Pike said the embassy supports projects and activities strengthening friendship between Vietnamese and Australian people, including the Australia-Vietnam Young Leadership Dialogue.
The new executive board of the association in the 2016-2021 tenure includes 47 members.
Former Deputy Minister of Education and Training Tran Van Nhung was re-elected as President of the Vietnam-Australia Friendship Association.