Australian Governor-General arrives in Hanoi, beginning State visit to Vietnam
On April 3 afternoon, Australian Governor-General David Hurley and Spouse Linda Hurley arrived in Hanoi beginning the State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Vo Van Thuong.
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| Australian Governor-General arrives in Hanoi, beginning State visit to Vietnam: Chairman of the Presidential Office Le Khanh Hai welcomed Australian Governor General David Hurley at Noi Bai International Airport. (Source: VNA) |
This is the first foreign leader paying a State visit to Vietnam in 2023, and also the first guest state leader that President Vo Van Thuong has received in his new position. The visit is part of activities in celebration of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic relations.
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| Australian Governor-General arrives in Hanoi, beginning State visit to Vietnam: Australian Governor-General David Hurley at Noi Bai International Airport. (Photo: VNA) |
During his visit, Australian Governor-General Hurley and his entourage will lay wreaths at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs, and President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi; attend an official welcome ceremony; hold talks with President Vo Van Thuong; and have meetings with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
The Vietnamese President and the Governor-General will jointly visit Vietnam's peacekeeping force.
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| Australian Governor-General David Hurley and Spouse at Noi Bai International Airport. (Photo: VNA) |
Australian Governor-General Hurley and Spouse will attend events to mark the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties, and educational and people-to-people exchange activities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; meet alumni who graduated from Australian universities; and visit educational institutions in Ho Chi Minh City.
The visit, which is a prominent milestone in the year celebrating the Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties, is expected to contribute to further strengthening the bilateral relations and the strategic trust between the two countries.
(Source: VNA)
