Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. (Photo: Reuters)
The visit is made at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
The visit marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In Vietnam the Australian Prime Minister will hold meetings with Vietnam’s senior leaders and promote Australian business and education ties. Leaders will discuss ways to boost trade, investment and education links and expand cooperation on climate, energy and the environment.
This is the first official visit to Vietnam Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.