Simon White, President of the Australia-Vietnam Business Council in Queensland, on October 8 said the Australian state places importance on Vietnam – its fifth largest export market, and hopes for stronger cooperation with businesses and localities of the Southeast Asian nation.
At a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam, White spoke highly of the upgrade of the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in March, considering this a foundation for the two sides to enhance their cooperation across spheres.
Source: Vietnam News Agency