Australian Governor-General wraps up State visit to Vietnam
Australian Governor-General Peter Cosgrove and his spouse left Ho Chi Minh City on May 26, concluding a State visit to Vietnam from May 23-26 at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang.
Australian Governor-General Peter Cosgrove pays a state visit to Vietnam from May 23-26 at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Australian Governor-General Peter Cosgrove and his spouseleft Ho Chi Minh City on May 26, concluding a State visit to Vietnam from May23-26 at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang.
During his stay, the Governor-General had talks with President Tran Dai Quang, andmeetings with Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Chairmanof Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong. He visited thelevel-2 field hospital No. 1, based at the Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi MinhCity.
At the meetings, both sides expressed their delight over the sound and effectivedevelopment of the bilateral ties. They agreed to continue with activities tomark the 45th anniversary of the diplomatic ties and raise twopeoples’ awareness of the Vietnam-Australia relations.
Regarding the orientation for the strategic partnership in the coming time,they reached consensus on consolidating political trust and strategic faiththrough enhancing delegation exchanges, improving efficiency of existingbilateral cooperative mechanisms while setting up new cooperative frameworkslike economic partnership, agricultural partnership, innovative partnership andmeeting at foreign ministerial level.
They laid stress on the efforts to deepen pillar cooperative sectors:security-defence, economy-trade, science-technology, education-training and developmentassistance, saying that they will serve as levers to boost collaboration inother potential fields.
Both sides will create favourable conditions for their airlines to operate moredirect flights between big cities and encourage citizens to involve in theVietnam-Australia Work and Holiday programme.
They affirmed to support each other at the regional and international forums,especially at the UN, ASEAN and mechanism led by ASEAN. They pledged tocoordinate stances regarding the East Sea issue and cooperate closely toimplement the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-PacificPartnership (CPTPP).-VNA
President Tran Dai Quang and Governor-General of Australia Peter Cosgrove have agreed to strengthen political and strategic trust between the two countries by enhancing the exchange of visits and meetings.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 24 had a meeting with Governor-General of Australia Peter Cosgrove, who is on a State visit to Vietnam from May 23-26.
The Vietnamese National Assembly supports strengthening strategic partnership between Vietnam and Australia, creating a new important framework to push forward their deeper and more practical ties.
Governor-General of Australia Peter Cosgrove visited the level-2 field hospital No. 1, based at the Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City, on May 25, which was part of his State visit to Vietnam.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Australian Governor-General Peter Cosgrove pays a state visit to Vietnam from May 23-26 at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. (Photo: VNA) 
