Speaking to the Premiere of Victoria, the Deputy Prime Minister welcomed the investment of Victorian firms in Vietnam and for the Australian state to become a good partner to Vietnam's localities.
He asked Victoria to continue to support the over 130,000 Vietnamese people and students living, working, and studying in the state. The Premiere of Victoria asked the two sides to come up with specific action plans to enhance trade cooperation and student exchange.
He affirmed that the contributions of the Vietnamese community in Victoria play an important role in enhancing the relationship between Vietnam and Australia.