Ample Opportunities to Level up Australia-Vietnam Relations: The Diplomat
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This is an opportunity for the Vietnamese community in Australia to honor their cultural identity and share their customs with the broader Australian society, fostering greater mutual understanding and appreciation between the two peoples.

Vietnam and Australia upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on March 7, 2024, during PM Pham Minh Chinh's official visit. (Photo: Tuan Anh)

Through cultural exchanges, events, and Lunar New Year celebrations, the two countries enhance mutual respect and further promote cooperation in various fields such as trade, education, creative industries, and tourism.

Preserving and promoting the cultural values of Vietnamese Tet is highly significant. Globalization encourages cultural diversity while also creating opportunities to share unique traditions.

Tet strengthens family and community bonds and showcases Vietnam’s cultural heritage. The Australian Embassy in Vietnam eagerly anticipates the arrival of the Lunar New Year.

Australia’s multicultural society plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting Vietnamese Tet, ensuring that the Lunar New Year continues to be recognized and valued in festivals and celebrations across Australia.

Charge d'Affaires of the Australian Embassy in Vietnam Renee DesChamps. (Photo: DB)

Our Prime Minister has also sent a Tet message to all Vietnamese people and those celebrating the Lunar New Year across Australia. These festivals and messages help foster understanding and respect between our two nations.

In 2024, we are entering a new phase as we upgrade our relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March. This upgrade reflects the growing strategic trust in our relationship, both in breadth and depth, and demonstrates our shared commitment to peace, security, and prosperity in the region as we face global challenges together.

Australia is proud to collaborate with Vietnam on digital transformation and green technology—key areas for the country’s future development. Australia is a natural partner for Vietnam in its efforts to become a key player in the clean energy market.

Vietnam’s vast rare earth mineral reserves play a crucial role in clean technology and renewable energy production. Combined with Australia’s leading expertise and high ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, we are well-positioned to achieve our ambitious shared goals.

Through the Aus4Innovation program, the Australian Government is demonstrating its strong commitment to promoting innovative and sustainable agricultural practices in Vietnam. In August 2024, Australia announced a AUD 1.45 million grant for projects utilizing advanced technological solutions to transform agricultural practices across Vietnam. These grants go beyond financial support; they serve as catalysts for strengthening collaboration between Australia and Vietnam for sustainable socio-economic development.

This is my first Lunar New Year in Vietnam. Tet is not only a time to reflect on the past but also an opportunity to embrace new beginnings and opportunities. I look forward to experiencing Vietnamese Tet and sharing in the joy and warmth with the people of Vietnam.

As Tet approaches, I extend my warmest wishes for a prosperous and joyful New Year. May the Year of the Snake bring bold new opportunities, deeper relationships, and lasting happiness for us all. Happy New Year!

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