The delegation included representatives of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People’s Council, the Provincial People’s Committee, the provincial National Assembly delegation, and various departments and agencies. Consul General Nguyen Thanh Tung welcomed the delegation and joined the working session.
Mr. Thai Dai Ngoc thanked the Consulate General for its support during the delegation’s visit and said the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Australia was creating favorable conditions for stronger cooperation between localities.
He said the visit was intended not only to introduce Gia Lai’s new development space but also to explore the Australian market, identify suitable partners and determine areas for potential cooperation following the trip.
According to Mr. Thai Dai Ngoc, following administrative restructuring, Gia Lai now has a development space extending from border areas through the Central Highlands to the coast and seaports.
The province is prioritizing high-tech agriculture, deep processing, industry, renewable energy, logistics and tourism, while promoting science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and human resource development.
The key challenge, he said, was to translate the province’s potential into tangible development outcomes, create jobs, raise incomes and improve living standards.
To achieve those goals, Gia Lai needs technology for deep processing, skilled human resources and expertise to operate new industries, as well as stable markets for its products, he said.
Mr. Thai Dai Ngoc asked the Consulate General to continue helping Gia Lai connect with reputable Australian associations, businesses and investors whose interests match the province’s priorities.
He also called for support in exchanging information on potential partners and markets, identifying distribution channels, facilitating cooperation opportunities and helping provincial businesses connect with relevant Australian authorities to explore requirements for bringing their products into the Australian market.
The provincial delegation also sought introductions to universities, research institutes, technology companies and experts interested in cooperation with Gia Lai in training, applied research and technology transfer.
In addition, the province requested support in maintaining links with the local business community, intellectuals and Vietnamese community.
Mr. Thai Dai Ngoc stressed that diplomatic activities should lead to continuity and concrete results, with cooperation areas and focal points reviewed and clearly defined next steps, responsible agencies and response deadlines established.
Consul General Nguyen Thanh Tung said Gia Lai’s proactive efforts to promote its potential in the Australian market would create more opportunities for businesses from both sides to connect and cooperate.
The Consulate General would support Gia Lai by providing information and connecting the province with associations, businesses, investors and Australian partners whose interests match its needs, he said.
It would also maintain focal points to follow up on potential opportunities and work towards turning them into concrete cooperation programmes and projects in the near future.
