Addressing the event, Vietnamese Consul General in West Australia Le
Viet Duyen highlighted the significance of the council in the context of
the growing partnership between the two countries, with two-way trade
surging by 227 percent in the past two years and reaching 1.185 billion
AUD (approximately 921 million USD) in 2014.
He said he
hopes the council will help build stronger connections among businesses,
further fostering economic and trade ties between the two countries.
On the occasion, the diplomat also introduced to Australian firms
Vietnam ’s lychee, a new product entering the Australian market
recently.
Meanwhile, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health
and Tourism of West Australia Kim Hames said he is delight at the
impressive trade growth between Vietnam and West Australia .
He expressed belief that with the support of the WAVBC, trade
partnership between the two sides will be further bolstered in the
future.
WAVBC Chairman Graeme Sheard said the council will
build an operation plan and set up regular links between enterprises of
both sides, while acting as a bridge for the enhancement of the growing
trade ties between Vietnam and West Australia .
In his
greeting letter, West Australia Premier Colin Barnett highly values the
role that the council plays, saying that he believes that the formation
of the council is a milestone in the development of partnership between
West Australia and Vietnam.
Both West Australian and
Vietnamese firms at the launching ceremony showed their delight that the
new council will serve as an information centre and a venue for them to
enhance their connectivity and partnership.
They pledged to help the council expand its network in both Vietnam and West Australia. /.
