Hanoi, Oct. 13 -- The leaders of Western Australia have expressed appreciation for and commitment to strengthening cooperation with Vietnam, highlighting shared opportunities in trade, education, tourism, and energy.

From October 9-11, Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam paid an official visit to Western Australia at the invitation of the state's leaders.

During the visit, Tam met with Governor Christopher John Dawson, Premier Roger Cook, and Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett, as well as local businesses and representatives of the Vietnamese community.

The ambassador noted that thanks to the active efforts of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Perth, ties between Western Australia and Vietnam have grown steadily in parallel wi...