Australia supports climate action cooperation with Vietnam

Monday, 13:51, 15/04/2024

VOV.VN - Australian Ambassador for Climate Change Kristin Tilley visited Vietnam last week to further cooperation and strengthen bilateral engagement on climate and energy, according to the Australian Embassy in Hanoi.

australia supports climate action cooperation with vietnam picture 1 — Australian Ambassador Kristin Tilley (L) meets with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet, discussing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership plan of action for climate adaptation and resilience. (Photo: Australian Embassy)

During the working trip that took her to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho, Tilley met senior government officials to continue momentum following recent high-level exchanges between Australia and Vietnam, in particular the recent elevation of the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which includes a dedicated climate and energy pillar.

She shared Australia’s approach to climate diplomacy in a policy exchange on climate and energy with the Vietnam - Australia Centre at the Ho Chi Minh Academy of Politics in Hanoi.

The Ambassador also took part in the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit alongside Australian Government Assistant Minister for Climate and Energy Senator Jenny McAllister. Her visit to Can Tho highlighted Australia’s support for climate adaptation and resilience in the Mekong Delta region firsthand.

australia supports climate action cooperation with vietnam picture 2 — Ambassador Kristin Tilley meets with local farmers and officials involved in the Transforming the Rice Value Chain for Climate Resilient and Sustainable project - an Australian Government-funded project delivered by SNV

“Australia is partnering with Vietnam to support our mutual ambition for energy transition and decarbonisation and to address the key challenge of our generation through ambitious climate action,” said Tilley.

“I am proud the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership includes a standalone pillar dedicated to climate and energy cooperation, the first of its kind for Australia. This strong commitment signals to the region, and to the world, that Vietnam and Australia not only recognise the impact of the climate crisis, but the importance of boldly addressing the challenges and harnessing the opportunities to strengthen economies.”

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