Establishment of Vietnam – Australia Center

June 8, at Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics The signing ceremony of a cooperation agreement between the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade took place to implement the Project: “Establishing and enhancing the capacity of the Vietnam – Australia Center”.

Professor, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, Director of Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council and Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie chaired ceremony.

Attending the ceremony were representatives from the Central Committee for External Relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Government Office, the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and officials from the Australian Embassy in Hanoi.

The establishment of the Vietnam – Australia Center Center (VAC) was made according to the agreement between the Prime Minister of Vietnam and the Prime Minister of Australia in August 2019. The Center aims to contribute to improving the capacity of Vietnamese leaders and managers to meet the requirements of integration and development of the country, and at the same time promote a close, positive and sustainable cooperation relationship. between Vietnam and Australia in the new context.

Speaking at the ceremony, Professor, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, emphasized: “The establishment of the Vietnam – Australia Center is a new milestone in the strategic partnership. strategy between Vietnam and Australia. The Center contributes to helping Vietnam access Australian knowledge, skills and professional experience in the fields of training, fostering and scientific research, thereby enhancing understanding and deepening the relationship between Vietnam and Australia. development cooperation is getting better and better between the two countries”.

Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Ms. Robyn Mudie said Australia is delighted to be able to support Vietnam in its efforts to become a developed, high-income country by 2045. The establishment of the Vietnam – Australia Center for Energy An effective, proactive approach to promoting knowledge sharing and innovative cooperation between Vietnam and Australia is an important initiative to make this possible. The Vietnam – Australia Center is also a symbol of trust between the two countries and a priority in the development partnership between the two countries.

The Vietnam – Australia Center will be jointly operated by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Aus4Skills program.

After the signing ceremony, the Project Steering Committee “Establishment and Capacity Building of the Vietnam – Australia Center” held its first meeting.

On this occasion, Professor, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang awarded the medal “For the cause of training and fostering political theory” to Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie for making many contributions to the training and fostering of political theory of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.

This is the Academy’s highest award to honor individuals and collectives who have made great contributions to the cause of training and fostering leadership and management staff for the Party and State of Vietnam.