PM meets with Australian Governor-General in Canberra
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse had a meeting with Australian Governor-General David Hurley and his spouse in Canberra on March 7 as part of the formers' ongoing official visit to Australia.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with Australian Governor-General David Hurley in Canberra on March 7. (Photo: VNA)
Canberra (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh andhis spouse had a meeting with Australian Governor-General David Hurley and hisspouse in Canberra on March 7 as part of the formers' ongoing official visit toAustralia.
PM Chinh expressed his pleasure to meet Governor-General Hurley and hisspouse again after their state visit to Vietnam inApril 2023. He extended the regards of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen PhuTrong and other key Vietnamese leaders to the hosts.
He congratulated Australia on successfully organising thespecial summit marking the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australiarelations.
The PM thanked Australia for providing Vietnamwith valuable support both in the past and at present, including the constructionof My Thuan and Cao Lanh bridges in the Mekong Delta region, the transport of Level-2 Field Hospital to the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, and the trainingof high quality human resources for Vietnam.
For his part, Governor-General Hurley recalled his good memories during hisvisit to Vietnam, and expressed his hope to visit Vietnam again soon.
Highlighting the outcomes of the special summitcommemorating the ASEAN-Australia 50-year partnership, the Governor-Generalsaid that the Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 of Australia, whichincludes many important cooperation contents, is the foundation for Australiato build stronger relations with ASEAN member countries.
The two sides shared the delight at the fine development ofthe ties between the two countries after more than half a century of establishingdiplomatic relations. They agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education,culture and people-to-people exchanges.
Australian Governor-General David Hurley drives a electric vehicle to take Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse on a tour around the Australian Governor-General's Palace. (Photo: VNA)
The two sides highly valued the upgrade of the Vietnam-Australiarelations on this occasion, holding that this is an important milestone in thebilateral ties, bringing practical benefits to people of the two countries andcontributing to peace and stability in the region and the world.
PM Chinh suggested Australia create favourable conditions for theVietnamese community to live, work and study in Australia, and maintainthe Vietnamese language and traditions. Vietnam welcomes Australian citizens to work,study and invest in Vietnam, he affirmed.
Governor-General Hurley proposed Vietnam continue toprovide favourable conditions for major universities of Australia to open training establishments in Vietnam./.
Vietnam-Australia air routes serviced by Vietnam Airlines play a pivotal role in enhancing political and diplomatic ties between the two countries, serving as a bridge for fostering economic, cultural, and social interactions.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has met with leaders of member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Timor Leste, Australia and New Zealand, and the ASEAN Secretary-General on the sidelines of the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam, who are on an official visit to Australia, were welcomed with a 19-gun salute at a ceremony hosted by Australian PM Anthony Albanese and his fiancée in Canberra on March 7 morning.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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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.
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).
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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.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with Australian Governor-General David Hurley in Canberra on March 7. (Photo: VNA) 
Australian Governor-General David Hurley drives a electric vehicle to take Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse on a tour around the Australian Governor-General's Palace. (Photo: VNA) 
