Canberra (VNA), Nov. 27 -- The Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership has created a framework to advance the bilateral ties, particularly in politics, economy, security, education and environment, Australian Governor-General David Hurley said on November 27.

At a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Tat Thanh who came to present his credentials, Hurley expressed his hope that the bilateral relationship will be elevated to a new high.

He congratulated Vietnam on successfully performing its ASEAN Chairmanship 2020, containing the COVID-19 pandemic , and maintaining positive growth this year.

The Governor-General urged the ambassador to make active contributions to expanding and deepening the bilateral relations.

Thanh, in reply, co...