The visit, the first made by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to Australia, takes place at a time when various practical activities are being held to mark the 35th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.
PM Dung is accompanied by Minister-Director of the Government Office Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Minister of Transport Ho Nghia Dung, Minister of Construction Nguyen Hong Quan, Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Thanh Tan, among other high-ranking officials.