PM arrives in Melbourne for ASEAN - Australia Special Summit, official visit
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Melbourne airport on March 4, beginning their trip to attend the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit and official visit to Australia.
At the welcome ceremony for PM Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse. (Photo: VNA)
Canberra (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse🔯 LeThi Bich Tran and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived ❀at Melbourne airporton March 4, beginning their trip to attend the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit and official visit to Australia.
Welcoming them at the airport were Australian officials, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski, Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam and representatives of the overseasVietnamese community in Australia. The Summit marks the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN - Australia dialogue relations and will be followed by an official visitto Australia from March 5-9 at the invitation of Australian PM Anthony Albanese. Themed "A Partnership for theFuture," the Summit presents an opportunity for both sides to reflect on their five-decade relationship and plan for futuredevelopment in line with bilateral comprehensive strategic partnershipestablished in 2021. PM Chinh, along with other ASEAN and Australianleaders, will outline visions, directions, and concrete measures to expandcooperation in the coming years. Notably, Australia is to proposenew cooperative initiatives, which, if agreed upon, could lead to breakthroughs inbilateral relations and further bolster ASEAN-Australia relations. While in Australia, the Vietnamese PM will engage intalks and meetings with Australia's top leaders. He will attend theVietnam - Australia business forum, visit an exhibition showcasing investmentprojects in Vietnam, and hold working sessions with Australian businessassociations and major corporations. Furthermore, he is set to tour various socioeconomicand scientific research facilities and interact with Vietnamese andAustralian intellectuals and experts. Beyond evaluating the progress of bilateralties, particularly within the framework of the Vietnam - Australia strategicpartnership, both sides will map out future cooperation directions. Theseefforts aim to elevate bilateral relations to a new height, with a focus on tradeand investment cooperation, especially in education-training, sci-tech,innovation, digital economy, and green economy. Thevisit is expected to culminate in the signing and exchange of cooperationagreements in various fields, including education, energy, minerals,agriculture, forestry, fisheries, science and technology, innovation, law,finance, trade and investment./.
A special summit to celebrate 50 years since Australia became ASEAN’s first Dialogue Partner in 1974 is taking place in Melbourne city on March 4 – 6, focusing on the discussion of partnerships for the future.
The ASEAN - Australia Special Summit commemorating the 50th anniversary of their dialogue relations is considered a chance for the two sides to further enhance bilateral cooperation along with their commitments to the current ties and regional growth and success, an expert has said.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia dialogue relations and also pay an official visit to Australia from March 5-9. The official visit is “incredibly important” as it comes after the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties last year.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Australia is expected to create new momentum for the bilateral relations, including their trade ties.
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.
At the welcome ceremony for PM Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse. (Photo: VNA) 
