Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines at their meeting on March 7 as part of the former's official visit to Australia. (Photo: VNA)
Canberra (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh onMarch 7 met with President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines aspart of his official visit to Australia.
The PM conveyed regards and an invitation to visit Vietnam from National AssemblyChairman Vuong Dinh Hue to the Australian Senate leader.
The Vietnamese leader underlined the significance of the official visit toAustralia by the Vietnamese high-level delegation, which manifests Vietnam's desire to work with Australia in further consolidating and deepening bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as strengthening the closecooperative relationship between the Vietnamese National Assembly and theAustralian Parliament, contributing to opening up new prospects for cooperationin the coming time.
Chinh said that Vietnam has reaped many achievements insocioeconomic development and international integration, which are partly attributable to the cooperation and support ofinternational friends, including Australia.
He took the occasion to thank Australia for alwayssupporting Vietnam in the past times with specific projects, assisting thecountry with COVID-19 vaccines in the most difficult times, helping Vietnam become one of the countries with the highest COVID-19 vaccinecoverage in the world.
For her part, Australian Senate President Sue Lines expressedpleasure at the strong development of relations between the two countries overthe past 50 years and the establishment of the Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategicpartnership during the visit, looking forward to deepening the relationship inthe near future.
Lines said she will visit Vietnam soon, saying the visit is intended to implement the cooperation agreement between the two legislatures which was signedin 2022.
🔯 Recalling her good impressions of the country and people ofVietnam during the previous visit, the Australian Senate President stronglybelieves in the development of the Southeast Asian nation as well as the brightfuture of relations between the two countries.
The two leaders agreed to further tighten people-to-peoplediplomacy, cooperate in combating climate change, and open direct flights toexpand collaboration in education, training, and tourism. The two sides also exchangedexperiences on issues of mutual concern such as gender equality, support fordisadvantaged groups, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. Regardingparliamentary cooperation, PM Chinh proposed that the two legislatures continueto fully implement the cooperation agreement between the Vietnamese NA and theAustralian Parliament signed on the occasion of NA Chairman Hue’s officialvisit to Australia in 2022. He also expressedhis hope that the Australian Parliament will continue to create favourableconditions for the Vietnamese community to contribute to the development ofAustralia and relations between the two countries./.
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 held talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra on March 7 as part of his three-day official trip to the Oceanian country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese announced the elevation of bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Australia at a press conference after their talks on March 7 morning.
Vietnam and Australia on March 7 issued a joint statement on the elevation of their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam from March 7-9.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Deputy Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives and Chairperson of the Australia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Sharon Claydon in Canberra on March 7, within the framework of his official visit to Australia.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines at their meeting on March 7 as part of the former's official visit to Australia. (Photo: VNA) 
