Vietnam-Australia defence cooperation makes progress: official
Deputy Secretary of Strategy, Policy, and Industry at the Australian Department of Defence Hugh Jeffrey on October 29 hailed the strides in defence cooperation between his country and Vietnam since they upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March.
Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Hung Tam (left) and Deputy Secretary of Strategy, Policy, and Industry at the Australian Department of Defence Hugh Jeffrey. (Photo: VNA)
Sydney (VNA) - Deputy Secretary of Strategy, Policy, and Industry at the Australian Department of Defence Hugh Jeffrey on October 29 hailed the strides in defence cooperation between his country and Vietnam since they upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March.
At a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Hung Tam, Jeffrey said Vietnam's sending a naval ship to the Kakadu Exercise 2024 in Darwin for the first time demonstrates the growing strategic cooperation and trust between the two countries' defence forces.
The official praised Vietnam's role and position, identifying it as a priority partner of Australia in the region. He committed to continued support and collaboration with the country in areas such as training, joint exercises, and especially United Nations peacekeeping operations.
He also pledged to enhance cooperation at multilateral forums, particularly within the framework of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM ).
Australia will send a delegation to the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, the second of its kind, scheduled to take place in December in Hanoi, the official affirmed.
Tam, in reply, commended Australian defence forces for their role in transporting relief supplies to Vietnam to help mitigate the impacts of Typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest to strike the Southeast Asian nation in decades.
The diplomat expressed his confidence that bilateral cooperation in the six priority areas, including security and defence, will grow further, matching the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
He suggested the two sides maintain close coordination to effectively implement the outcomes of the seventh Vietnam-Australia Defence Policy Dialogue in March and the ninth Vietnam-Australia Diplomacy-Defence Dialogue in August.
ౠ The two sides also discussed measures to strengthen the defence ties in the time ahead, and exchanged views on regional and international issues of shared concern./.
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Vietnam and Australia agreed to enhance their trade and investment ties, striving to reach the target of 20 billion USD in bilateral trade at their 6th Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Australian city of Adelaide on October 18.
The Australia-Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI) Conference 2024 was held in Adelaide city on October 17, under the theme of “Embracing transition, transformation and trust: Exploring the future of the Australia-Vietnam relationship”.
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.
