Australia, Vietnam boost agricultural cooperation
(VOV) - Business firms in Queensland and Vietnam should fully tap potential and advantages, especially in mineral exploration, infrastructure, agro-forestry-fishery industry and tourism, said Vietnam Ambassador to Australia Luong Thanh Nghi.
The Ambassador made the statement at a recent working session with leaders from relevant agencies of Queensland as part of his working visit to Australia from September 22-24.
During the meeting, Queensland leaders expressed delight at the active development of Vietnam-Australia comprehensive partnership, especially in the fields of economics, education and tourism.
Last year's two-way trade turnover between Queensland and Vietnam reached nearly AUD1.2 billion including AUD700 million from Vietnamese exports . At present, nearly 2,500 Vietnamese students are studying at universities of Queensland.
Queensland has attached importance to relations with Vietnam, saying both sides have great potential for stronger cooperation, especially in the fields of agriculture, mineral exploration, education and training.
Nghi congratulated Mr Paul de Jersey on his recent appointment as the Governor of Queensland, expressing his wish that the Governor will continue to make important contribution to the development Vietnam-Queensland relations.
He affirmed the regular exchange of high-level visits between the two sides' leaders will give fresh impetus to comprehensive and effective development of relationship among Queensland and Vietnamese localities.
Queensland authorities and Parliament should continue to help the Vietnamese community in Queensland as the way to enhance relationship between the two peoples.
Working with the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and Griffiths University, the Vietnamese diplomat asked these universities to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese students.