Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam speaking at the ceremony. Source: Viet Nga/VOV

Tam also said Vietnam and Australia have shared interests in promoting a peaceful region where international law is respected and cooperate closely in many regional and global forums.

As honorable guest, Michelle Chan, Deputy Secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, noted that the bilateral relationship is one of Australia's most important, diverse and dynamic relations

According to Chan, the upgrade of the two countries' relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership reflects the depth of strategic trust and shared ambition for the bilateral relationship as well as cooperation in multilateral mechanisms.