The Australia–Vietnam Business Council (AVBC) held a get-together in
Sydney on April 4 to further bolster trade links between the two
countries.
Addressing the event, which is part of
activities to mark the 40th anniversary of Vietnam–Australia diplomat
ties, Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Hoang Vinh Thanh affirmed that
the two countries will continue reaping successes, especially in
bilateral trade thanks to close cooperation.
Former
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Allaster Cox stressed that Vietnam
is an important partner of Australia , adding that the two countries
need to enhance their partnership in an ever-changing world.
Cox said the bilateral trade achievements are yet to match the two countries’ relations.
AVBC Chairman Laurence Strano said 6 billion USD in two-way trade last year is an impressive achievement.
On the occasion, numerous Australian firms expressed their delight at
doing business in Vietnam . Many businesspeople expressed their hope
that two-way trade will continue to grow.-VNA