Australian official highlights development momentum of Vietnam-Australia relations
MP Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Immigration of Australia, on August 15 spoke highly of the development momentum of the Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership, including cooperation in national defence-security, and immigration.
MP Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Immigration of Australia, and Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Hung Tam (right). (Photo: VNA)
Sydney (VNA) –♏ MP Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Immigration of Australia, on August 15 spoke highly of the development momentum of the Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership, including cooperation in national defence-security, and immigration.
At a working session with Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Hung Tam at the Parliament House, Thistlethwaite suggested the two countries continue their close collaboration in the fight against transnational crimes and illegal immigration, and effectively implementing consultation mechanisms, as well as the memorandum of understanding on information sharing in immigration.
The official expressed his delight at the increasing number of Australian tourists to Vietnam, and vice versa, and the fact that the Southeast Asian nation remains among top student source countries for Australia.
For his part, Tam stressed new developments in the bilateral cooperation since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of the official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in March 2024, saying the two countries have increased delegation exchanges, dialogues and consultations regarding immigration; and signed and put in place relevant agreements.
The ambassador praised Australia’s assistance in English teaching, improving the capacity of personnel, and upgrading equipment in the immigration sector, and called on the Australian side to continue the support.
Tam also suggested Australia create more favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community in Australia, and speed up visa processing for Vietnamese students.
At a meeting with Director of the ASEAN-Australia Centre (AAC) Fiona Hoggart in Canberra on August 13, Tam suggested Hoggart help promote the strong points in the cooperation between ASEAN member countries and Australia, and propose solutions to bottlenecks in the bilateral cooperative ties.
The diplomat also noted his support for coordination and cooperation between the ASEAN Committee in Canberra and the AAC, as well as his readiness to introduce candidates from the Vietnamese community in Australia to the centre’s advisory board if requested./.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam hosted a meeting with visiting President of the Australia-Vietnam Friendship Society (AVFS) Kim Sampson in Canberra on July 31.
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Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
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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.
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