Viet Nam, New South Wales expand cooperation in high-tech agriculture

At a meeting with New South Wales Governor Margaret Beazley on the afternoon of August 10 (local time), General Secretary and President To Lam expressed his pleasure at visiting Sydney, Australia’s largest economic and tourism hub.

General Secretary and President To Lam said that bilateral relations are developing very positively and becoming increasingly substantive, in-depth and effective, particularly in areas that will determine the competitiveness and prosperity of both countries over the coming decades.

In addition to suggesting that Australia could explore growing Vietnamese coffee varieties, General Secretary and President To Lam expressed his belief that the two sides will further promote cooperation in areas such as high-tech agriculture, biotechnology, agro-processing, trade and investment. He affirmed that Vietnam supports Australia’s development and wishes to work together to strengthen ties between the ASEAN and Pacific regions.

General Secretary and President To Lam expressed his confidence that cooperation between New South Wales and Vietnamese localities will continue to deepen, building on strong political relations. People-to-people exchanges are also expected to become more convenient as infrastructure and air connectivity between the two countries are further enhanced.

Governor Margaret Beazley warmly welcomed General Secretary and President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation to New South Wales. She also expressed her appreciation for the contributions of the Vietnamese-Australian community, noting that many members have achieved success in various fields and hold important positions and roles in the state.

Governor Margaret Beazley strongly agreed with General Secretary and President To Lam’s proposal to make science and technology and innovation new pillars of bilateral cooperation, alongside efforts to develop and train high-quality human resources, advance agriculture and promote other areas in which both sides have strengths.

New South Wales is Australia’s oldest state and played a central role in the formation of the Australian Federation. With Sydney as its capital and a globally iconic city, New South Wales has long played a leading role in Australia’s socio-economic development.

Vietnam is a key export market for New South Wales’ goods and education services. Education and training are also a prominent pillar of cooperation, with New South Wales attracting large numbers of Vietnamese students to prestigious universities, including the University of Sydney, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). New South Wales and Ho Chi Minh City established an official friendship and cooperation partnership in 2019.