During the meeting, the two sides discussed measures to deepen cooperation between Vietnam and Western Australia in key areas including trade, investment, science and technology, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

Pham Hai Anh stressed that the strong political relationship between Vietnam and Australia should continue to be translated into substantive and effective economic and investment cooperation programmes commensurate with the potential and needs of both sides.

Appreciating WAVBC’s role as a bridge in promoting economic and trade links between Vietnam and Western Australia, the consul general called for closer coordination to step up information sharing on investment opportunities and support business connectivity.

Priority areas include science and technology, strategic minerals and high-tech agriculture, alongside stronger promotion of cooperation potential through tourism, cultural activities and people-to-people exchanges.

Congratulating Pham Hai Anh on officially assuming his post in Western Australia, David Morgan said the state holds considerable cooperation potential but remains relatively little known in Vietnam. Likewise, the Australian business community still lacks sufficient information about the capabilities of Vietnamese partners.

WAVBC’s priority in the coming period is to strengthen business connectivity, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises, Morgan told his guest.

He added that the council places special emphasis on younger entrepreneurs in order to build a solid foundation for future cooperation.

Morgan also noted that technology, innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will be priority areas for cooperation in the coming period.

At the end of the meeting, the two sides agreed to maintain close coordination in implementing the above directions while further boost locality-to-locality cooperation, particularly business connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City and Perth through representative organisations.

They also concurred to intensify delegation exchanges, networking activities and regular information sharing.

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