Vietnam Film Festival opens in Australia.

On February 26th, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Perth, Western Australia, in collaboration with the City Council, organized a ceremony and opening of the Vietnamese Film Festival to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia (February 26, 1973 - February 26, 2013).

The celebration was attended by numerous state government officials, city council members, a delegation from the Vietnamese Consulate General, as well as friends, Vietnamese expatriates, and Vietnamese students living and studying in Western Australia. The Governor of Western Australia was also present.AustraliaHe conveyed his congratulations to the Government and people of Vietnam.MaleOn this meaningful anniversary.

According to Consul General Le Viet Duyen, parallel to the deepening development of bilateral relations is the increased presence of Vietnamese diplomatic missions.MaleinAustraliaThe establishment of the Vietnamese Consulate General.MaleinPerthThis period serves as clear evidence of the importance and the growing interest in fostering relations between the two countries.

VietnameseMaleIt is currently the 19th largest trading partner of the Western state.AustraliaWith total trade turnover reaching AUD 800 million in 2012, there are currently approximately 15,000 Vietnamese people living in the country.Malesettlement and 2,000 Vietnamese studentsMalecurrently studying in the West CoastAustralia.

Perth City Councillor Lily Chen congratulated the establishment of the Vietnamese Consulate General in the city and expressed her desire to establish a sister city relationship between Perth and a Vietnamese city in the near future.

Through movies"Vietnam on the path of development"and"Pao's Story,"The guests expressed admiration for Vietnam's rapid development; they also said they were very impressed with Vietnam, a country beautiful in its landscapes, rich in culture, and whose people are hardworking, intelligent, friendly, and hospitable.

The films are screened at the Northbride Piazza outdoor cinema in the city center.PerthThis is the first time this film center has organized a film screening based on a specific country's theme.

According to (vietnamplus.vn) - HL