(VNF) - The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the Brisbane Airport Corporation and six leading Australian aviation technology, services and training organizers gathered at an aviation workshop from June 24th-26th in Ho Chi Minh city to share their knowledge and expertises with their Vietnamese counterparts.

The Vietnam's aviation industry sector makes an important contribution to the national economy but as it continues to grow, will also exert extra pressure on airport, air traffic control infrastructure and the highly specialized aviation labor force.

“We are confident that through the sharing of information and collaboration, Vietnam’s key aviation stakeholders will gain a better understanding of the Australian aviation industry and consider Australia as their preferred country for aviation technologies, services, education and training,” said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam,

Australia’s enviable aviation safety record and strengths in design, research and development, master planning, engineering, construction and IT have been successful in building airports and associated urban developments in Australia and globally. Australian expertise has been incorporated in many of the world’s major airports and cities such as in London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Dubai.

By transferring some of this experience to Vietnam, Australia can help Vietnam improve air safety, productivity and efficiency.

“This close co-operation between the two nations will also lead to increased trade and investment between our two aviation industries. Many complementarities exist between the Vietnamese and Australian aviation industries and there are many opportunities for greater collaboration,” spoke Senior Trade Commissioner, Mr Sean Riley.

Funded by the Australian Government and aviation industry, working in partnership with Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, Airports Corporation of Vietnam, Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and JetStar Australia, the workshop follows on from discussions that took place during the visit to Australia this March by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung./.

( VNF )