Education, human resource development remain cornerstones of Viet Nam-Australia bilateral cooperation

According to the Ambassador, the elevation of Australia–Viet Nam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership marks a decisive step forward defined by strategic trust.

Both countries have agreed to broaden cooperation across six pillars: Political, Defence, Security and Justice; Economic Engagement; Knowledge and People-to-People Links; Climate, Environment and Energy; Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation; and Regional and International Cooperation.

"We now have a comprehensive framework for high-level engagement, including regular leader-level dialogues and sustained interaction between senior officials. The foundations are strong; our shared task is to translate ambition into practical results that deliver for our people", she shared. 

Looking ahead, Australia will continue to support Viet Nam’s ambitions for economic, science and technology breakthroughs, she noted. 

"Through Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, we are working to expand trade and investment, strengthen supply chains, and partner on emerging sectors critical to Vietnam’s future growth such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and digital services", told the diplomat. 

Education and human resource development remain cornerstones of the bilateral cooperation, fostering the next generation of skills and leadership that will drive Viet Nam’s socio-economic development and innovation agenda. Australian universities and research institutions are deepening collaboration with Vietnamese counterparts to accelerate knowledge exchange and build capacity in science and technology./.