Consul General Nguyen Dang Thang makes a speech at the ceremony. (Photo: Viet Nga/VOV correspondent in Australia)

In his remarks, Consul General Nguyen Dang Thang said that, after nearly 8 decades of development, Vietnam has become one of the 40 largest economies in the world.

It has established diplomatic relations with 193 countries and formed strategic partnerships and comprehensive strategic partnerships with 30 countries, including all permanent members of the UN Security Council.

Vietnam and Australia have just upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Mr. Thang said. He thanked Australia for its prompt support for Vietnam in addressing the aftermath of typhoon Yagi.