Top Vietnamese legislator meets with Australian Governor-General
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue met with Governor-General of Australia David Hurley in Canberra on November 30 as part of his ongoing official visit to the nation.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and Governor-General of Australia David Hurley. (Photo: VNA)
Canberra (VNA) – Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Huemet with Governor-General of Australia David Hurley in Canberra on November 30as part of his ongoing official visit to the nation.
At the meeting, Hue expressed his wish for Hurley’s further support forVietnam-Australia relations.
He hoped the Governor-General and the Australian Government will continueassisting Vietnamese expatriates in their integration process, preservation ofcultural identity, and contribution to the relationship between the twocountries.
Huecongratulated Australia on its important achievements under the leadership ofthe Governor-General, especially the successful federal elections in May 2022,and the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic and complete opening of its doors.
🥂 The top legislator took the occasion to convey President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’sinvitation to the Australian leader to pay an official visit to Vietnam in 2023when the two nations celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of diplomaticrelations.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Believing that Hue’s visit will make positive contributions to fostering theVietnam-Australia strategic partnership and the relationship between thelegislative bodies, Hurley said he wishes to visit Vietnam again.
The Governor-General said with increasing delegation exchanges at all levels,the Australia-Vietnam bilateral ties are expanding and this is a favourabletime for the two countries to upgrade their relations to a new height.
🤪 Both host and guest expressed their delight at the growing strategicpartnership and agreed to coordinate in organising celebrations for the 50thanniversary of diplomatic ties next year, particularly in delegation, culture,and people-to-people exchanges./.
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Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and Governor-General of Australia David Hurley. (Photo: VNA) 
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
