What is the key pillar of the
Australia-Vietnam relationship?

In this article, AVPI Fellow Andrew Goledzinowski AM, reflects on his time as Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam and highlights the role of education as the single most important pillar in the Australia-Vietnam relationship.

As Vietnam rides a wave of revolutionary change, he shares that Australia and Vietnam must build ‘bridges of knowledge, skill, and innovation’ to connect Vietnam to its future.

This article is the first in a two-part series. Download the article below.

Publication Date
Wednesday 20th May, 2026
Your Authors
Andrew
Goledzinowski AM
Former Australian Ambassador to Vietnam