Vietnam's Defence Attache Office in Australia opens
April 11 (VNA) -- Viet Nam's Defence Attache Office in Australia officially opened in Canberra on April 10 in the presence of military and diplomatic corps from Australia, China, Japan and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chief of the Australian Defence Force Admiral Chris Barrie described the event as a milestone in the development of Australia-Viet Nam relations, particularly cooperation in national defence.
Referring to his recent visit to Viet Nam, he recalled fine impressions and expressed hope that the Chief of General Staff of the Viet Nam People's Army would pay a visit to Australia.
Australia opened its defence attache section in Ha Noi in February 1999.--VNA
