Ambassador Tilley visits meets with local farmers and officials involved in the Transforming the Rice Value Chain for Climate Resilient and Sustainable project - an Australian Government-funded project delivered by SNV. — Photo courtesy of the Embassy

HÀ NỘI — Australian Ambassador for Climate Change, Kristin Tilley, will visit Việt Nam this week to further cooperation and strengthen bilateral engagement on climate and energy.

Ambassador Tilley will visit Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City and Cần Thơ. Ambassador Tilley will meet senior government officials to continue momentum following recent high-level exchanges between Australia and Việt Nam, in particular the elevation of the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which includes a dedicated climate and energy pillar.

She will share Australia’s approach to climate diplomacy in a policy exchange on climate and energy with the Vietnam-Australia Centre at the Hồ Chí Minh Political Academy. Ambassador Tilley will also participate in the Australia-Việt Nam Green Economy Summit alongside Australian Government Assistant Minister for Climate and Energy, Senator Jenny McAllister.

Her visit to Cần Thơ highlights Australia’s support for climate adaptation and resilience in the Mekong Delta region firsthand.

“Australia is partnering with Việt Nam to support our mutual ambition for energy transition and decarbonisation and to address the key challenge of our generation through ambitious climate action," Ambassador Tilley said.

“I am proud the Australia-Việt Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership includes a standalone pillar dedicated to climate and energy cooperation, the first of its kind for Australia. This strong commitment signals to the region, and to the world, that Việt Nam and Australia not only recognise the impact of the climate crisis, but the importance of boldly addressing the challenges and harnessing the opportunities to strengthen economies,” she said. — VNS