Vietnam, Australia promote cooperation on ethnic affairs

Minister, Chairman of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs Hau A Lenh meets Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney. — VNA/VNS

SYDNEY (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Ethnic minorities in Vietnamand indigenous Australians have many similarities and this is a solid basis for promoting experience sharing and cooperation on ethnic affairs between the two sides, Minister, Chairman of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) Hau A Lenh said on Monday (Oct 17) at a working session with Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney during his visit to Australia.

The Government of Vietnam has always cared for and supported ethnic minorities in all aspects of life, from education, culture, to healthcare, he said, adding that it has just issued a strategy on ethnic affairs for the 2021-2030 period, he said.